2023 缅因州预算因五年内犯罪税收(赌场、烟草、大麻)增加25%而受益,每年达到353万元。 2023 Maine budget benefits from 25% increase in sin tax revenue (casinos, tobacco, marijuana) in 5 years, reaching $353M annually.

缅因州对赌场、烟草和娱乐性大麻的“罪恶税”在 5 年内增加了 25% 的收入，现在每年达到 $353M（占该州 $5.1B 预算的 7%）。 Maine's 'sin taxes' on casinos, tobacco, and recreational marijuana have increased revenue by 25% in 5 years, now amounting to $353M annually (7% of the state's $5.1B budget). 合法大麻销售额从2021年的82M增加到2023年的217M,大大促进了健康的预算前景。 Legal marijuana sales surged from $82M in 2021 to $217M in 2023, contributing significantly to the healthy budget outlook. 批评者认为罪恶税具有递减性质，但专家认为，它们为面临财政压力的国家提供了一个宝贵的财政救济阀。 Critics argue the regressive nature of sin taxes, but experts argue they provide a valuable financial relief valve for states under financial pressure.