DENVER, Colo. (CNN) – Colorado has now made over $1 billion in revenue since legalizing marijuana five years ago.
This week the Colorado Department of Revenue announced that the tax, license and fee revenue is up to $1.02 billion.
Marijuana sales have reached $6.5 billion.
That money has gone toward education and health programs in throughout the state.
Governor Jared Polis has praised the industry for creating new jobs and preventing youth marijuana use.
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