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Marijuana use did not climb following legalization in states: Study

Tuesday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Recreational pot has become legal for more Americans, but despite that ease of access, marijuana use hasn't ignited, a study released Monday found. An article published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found there was no increase in cannabis use... Read More.

Minorities fight for racial equity, legalization from within the marijuana industry

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly a decade ago, Linda Greene was having dinner with some of her friends when she heard that marijuana had been legalized for medicinal use in Washington, D.C. Having lived through the 1960s counterculture, she saw an opportunity. Greene opened Anacostia Organics... Read More.

As NY moves toward marijuana legalization, experts warn it may lead to more overdoses in kids

Tuesday, March 30 by ABC News

By DR. STEPHANIE WIDMER, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- New York State is on the brink of legalizing marijuana for recreational use -- following the footsteps of several other states -- but experts warn it could lead to more overdoses in kids.

Once again, Wolf and Fetterman push for cannabis legalization

Friday, September 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Once again, Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman are calling for the legislature to consider the legalization of adult recreational cannabis. Wolf says the tax revenue from cannabis sales would be set aside, providing relief funds to small businesses affected... Read More.

Gov. Wolf and Lt. Gov. Fetterman urge legalization of recreational marijuana

Friday, September 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Lt. Governor John Fetterman called on the legislature to take up the legalization of adult-use cannabis to help with the state’s economic recovery amid COVID-19. Legalization will also create more outlets for important restorative justice programs in... Read More.

Wolf proposes legalizing recreational marijuana, details of how to spend $1.3b in fed funds

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) – Pennsylvania's governor is urging lawmakers to legalize recreational marijuana and spend down much of the remaining $1.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday outlined his priorities for the fall legislative session. His proposal on the... Read More.

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