Pol(e)s and Pot: Looking for New Revenue Sources

Link to July 28 cnn.com post, "Strip clubs, marijuana eyed during budget crunch".

In California, Democratic State Assemblyman Tom Ammiano introduced a bill legalizing marijuana -- with a $50 per oz tax. Current status: shelved, likely to be re-introduced.

In Georgia, Republican State Senator Jack Murphy proposed a $5 entrance fee for all strip club visitors. As you'd expect, it's been dubbed a "pole tax" -- and wasn't approved.