Democratic Indiana attorney general candidate Jonathan Weinzapfel is calling on the state to legalize marijuana, saying it could boost funding for public education while helping reduce the state’s prison and jail populations.
In a statement released Monday, Weinzapfel said he believes regulated marijuana sales would help Indiana recover economically from the pandemic. He also pointed out that Indiana’s neighbors Illinois and Michigan have already legalized recreational use of marijuana.
“As Attorney General, I would work with the Indiana General Assembly to create a well-regulated system and advocate that tax dollars generated from the sale of recreational cannabis to be directed towards public schools and giving teachers a raise,” said Weinzapfel. “I also would push for a portion of those new dollars to be invested in supporting and improving public safety.”
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