Gov Cuomo says marijuana should be legalized in New York because the state needs the money to rebuild after the coronavirus pandemic – just days after New Jersey voted in favor of it
- Governor Andrew Cuomo says marijuana should be legalized in New York in 2021
- Cuomo said he expected a deal with lawmakers after neighboring New Jersey this week approved ballot measures to legalize marijuana for recreational use
- The Democrat suggested that the state’s current budget hole of billions of dollars would help push the decriminalization of marijuana over the line
- New York officials have projected a $59 billion revenue shortfall through 2022
- It has been estimated that $300 million in tax revenue could be generated per year if marijuana is legalized
- It comes as Oregon on Tuesday became the first state to decriminalize personal possession of all drugs including heroin and cocaine
Original Author Link click here to read complete story..
