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Sweeney, Scutari, Cunningham, Ruiz Tout Social Justice Advantages of Marijuana Legalization, Decriminalization Bills

MMP News AuthorDecember 1, 2020

Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senators Nicholas Scutari, Sandra B. Cunningham and M. Teresa Ruiz touted the social justice advantages of cannabis reform legislation during a virtual roundtable with legal experts and social justice advocates. “From the beginning, the fight to legalize cannabis has been first and foremost a battle ... Read More

Marijuana-legalization supporters tout economic benefits in new voter pitch

MMP News AuthorOctober 23, 2020

In an effort to win broader voter backing ahead of the November presidential election, supporters of legalizing marijuana are presenting their case to the American people through an economic lens. Advocates argue new legal sales and excise taxes would help states weather economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic — a marked shift from ... Read More

Legal marijuana backers tout potential money for states

MMP News AuthorOctober 23, 2020

PHOENIX — Supporters of ballot measures that would legalize marijuana are pitching cannabis as a new revenue source that can fund schools, roads and even public safety, a new appeal aimed at winning over suburban voters who might still be hesitant about the accessibility of legal pot. Voters in five ... Read More