1. Fighting to Keep Recreational Marijuana out of Michigan
Scott Greenlee, President
(DATE)
(VENUE)

2. Our Story September 2017: Started Planning
November 2017: Formed and Formally Announced
Independent Ballot Committee

3. The Game Plan Educate Voters about Marijuana Current Polls
Flexibility – Fund Raising – Strategy
Coordinating with Local and National partners
Focus on Recreational not Medical Marijuana

4. Our Partners SAM Michigan Business and Community Leaders
Bi-Partisan
Michigan Business and Community Leaders
(ADD Endorsements/Partners)

5. Who’s Joining the Fight?
Medical Professionals
Substance Abuse and Prevention
Law Enforcement Community
Faith Based Groups
Parent/Teacher Organizations
Business Community:
Michigan Chamber of Commerce

6. Dangers of Marijuana
What are the Risks?

7. Health Risks Increased Risk for Lung Cancer and Heart Problems
Increased Predisposition to Mental Health Issues
Depression, Anxiety and, Bi-Polar Disorder
Increased risk for Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
Decreasing long term memory and learning ability

8. Impaired Driving
According to a Michigan State Police Report, between , 514 drivers tested positive for marijuana in car accidents. In 89 percent of these accidents, the results were fatal.

9. Gateway Drug

10. Increased Use By in Youth “Legal” States
Colorado youth marijuana use is #1 in the nation
Use is 55% than national average
Source: “The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact” (2017)
Source:

11. Increased Use Overall in “Legal States”

12. Potency Not Regulated

13. Illegal Under Federal Law
Cole Memo
(Other Talking Points)

14. Socioeconomic Challenges
(Facts or Talking Points Here)

16. Encourages Black Market Sales

17. Challenges for the Business Community
How will this Impact Michigan’s Economy?

18. Tax Revenue: False Promises
Projected Numbers
Gross vs. Net
Past Lessons
Michigan Lottery
See business section

19. Drug Testing Challenges
Companies don’t want to hire impaired employees
Driving and Machinery Use
Marijuana Stays in Your System
30 Days
Michigan Unemployment Challenges
4 percent

20. Other Business Challenges
Increased Absenteeism
Long term health risks
Company attraction and relocation

21. Healthy and Productive Michigan
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Website: healthyandproductivemi.org
Healthy and Productive Michigan
@handpmichigan
@healthyandproductivemi

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