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(Des Moines, IA) -- A democratic candidate for Iowa Governor wants to legalize marijuana in the state.
Rob Sand says the state needs the revenue to address a 1.4 billion dollar budget deficit .
The current Iowa State Auditor says Iowans are driving to nearby states to buy marijuna and taking their tax dollars with them.
He says with age restrictions on purchases and clear licensing standards, the state can help support farmers and create 7-thousand new jobs