Add Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to the growing body of state lawmakers proposing cannabis legalization as a way to boost local funding and economies. Wolf called upon the Legislature to end marijuana prohibition in the state as part of his fall agenda.
He also stated that marijuana-related tax revenue will go to help small businesses recover following the pandemic-caused recession, and will also fund restorative justice programs. According to the agenda released online, 50% of existing small business grant funding boosted by legalization revenue “would be earmarked for historically disadvantaged businesses.”
Gov. Wolf requested the Legislature send him a legalization bill in upcoming months as immediate action to boost economic recovery in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Demands State Legalize Marijuana To Boost Economy
