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Marijuana Legalization Debated At Pennsylvania Joint Policy Hearing
Source: Marijuana Moment
Marijuana Legalization Debated At Pennsylvania Joint Policy Hearing
Published 10 hours ago on April 29, 2019 By Kyle Jaeger
Pennsylvania lawmakers discussed the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana during a joint Senate and House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Monday.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D), a reform advocate who is leading a statewide listening tour to get feedback on the idea of cannabis legalization, appeared as a chief witness. He reflected on conversations he’s had with residents, noting widespread support in a diversity of communities and also describing certain reservations that have been voiced at the events.
“I believe that it could be a tool for economic revitalization,” he said. However, some concerns remain about the potential monopolization of the industry.
Roz McCarthy, CEO of the advocacy group Minorities for Medical Marijuana, said it was imperative that policymakers craft legalization legislation so that individuals from communities that have been disproportionately impacted by prohibition are able to effectively participate in the legal industry.
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Published 10 hours ago on April 29, 2019 By Kyle Jaeger
Pennsylvania lawmakers discussed the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana during a joint Senate and House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Monday.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D), a reform advocate who is leading a statewide listening tour to get feedback on the idea of cannabis legalization, appeared as a chief witness. He reflected on conversations he’s had with residents, noting widespread support in a diversity of communities and also describing certain reservations that have been voiced at the events.
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“I believe that it could be a tool for economic revitalization,” he said. However, some concerns remain about the potential monopolization of the industry.
Roz McCarthy, CEO of the advocacy group Minorities for Medical Marijuana, said it was imperative that policymakers craft legalization legislation so that individuals from communities that have been disproportionately impacted by prohibition are able to effectively participate in the legal industry.
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Read more: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-legalization-debated-at-pennsylvania-joint-policy-hearing/
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