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Related: About this forumGov. Tom Wolf hints at openness to recreational marijuana legalization in state
During a Twitter Q&A on Wednesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D-York) hinted at a change of heart in his stance toward recreational marijuana legalization in the commonwealth.
I think it is time for Pennsylvania to take a serious and honest look at recreational marijuana, tweeted Wolf in response to a question asking when Pennsylvania would catch up to other states in this regard.
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Governor Tom Wolf
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More and more states are successfully implementing marijuana legalization, and we need to keep learning from their efforts. Any change would take legislation. But I think it is time for Pennsylvania to take a serious and honest look at recreational marijuana.
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@GovernorTomWolf
More and more states are successfully implementing marijuana legalization, and we need to keep learning from their efforts. Any change would take legislation. But I think it is time for Pennsylvania to take a serious and honest look at recreational marijuana.
California, Washington, and Colorado have dispensaries where anyone can purchase legal marijuana. After a successful ballot initiative, Michigan legalized marijuana on Dec. 6. New Jerseys recreational weed bill cleared committee recently and is one step closer to becoming law. Delaware isn't far behind.
Before the election in November, Wolf was more sheepish on recreational marijuana, going as far to say in an August interview with KDKA radio that he didn't think citizens of Pennsylvania are ready for it. He said he was happy with the progress and reforms to the states medical marijuana program, but didnt indicate openness to backing recreational use.
Read more: https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/gov-tom-wolf-hints-at-openness-to-recreational-marijuana-legalization-in-state/Content?oid=12794797
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Gov. Tom Wolf hints at openness to recreational marijuana legalization in state (Original Post)
TexasTowelie
Dec 2018
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democratisphere
(17,235 posts)1. The only question is which Governor will be the last one standing
as a holdout on this issue!
hibbing
(10,095 posts)2. Not to nitpick, but article states "anyone" can purchase it
I guess I am nitpicking. I hope more states move in this direction. I'll be dead before it is legal where I live. Hopefully a state that is closer will legalize it. I wish Democratic leadership at the national level would do something.
Peace