NY Lawmakers ‘Close’ to Deal on Marijuana Legalization, Assembly Speaker Says March 16, 2021 AggregatedNews New York 0 Comments The state Legislature is close to a deal on legalizing marijuana for recreational, adult use in New York, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Monday, with lawmakers now trying to move on the issue in the next two weeks. Heastie, D-Bronx,… Read More→
New York’s Two Marijuana Legalization Paths: Will Lawmakers Get It Right? January 27, 2021 AggregatedNews New York 0 Comments After two years of false starts, could 2021 be the year that New York finally legalizes marijuana? All the stars seem to be aligned: Governor Cuomo and leaders in the legislature have endorsed legalization, voters elected a historically progressive state legislature, and neighboring New… Read More→
New York lawmakers vow renewed marijuana legalization push in 2020 July 25, 2019 AggregatedNews New York 0 Comments The push to legalize marijuana this year came to a grinding halt — one that certain New York lawmakers trust is temporary. State Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) and Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D-Buffalo), the sponsors of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, say they… Read More→