One of Pennsylvania’s top-ranking Republicans said lawmakers likely won’t legalize recreational marijuana this fall, despite Gov. Tom Wolf’s pleas.
Wolf last month called on the Legislature to legalize an adult-use commercial program in part to relieve state fiscal pressures caused by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
He also wants to set aside 50% of marijuana tax revenues for historically disadvantaged small businesses.
The Democratic governor reiterated his call for legalization during a press conference Thursday.
While this year looks like a long shot, industry insiders say that there’s a good chance Pennsylvania will legalize a commercial recreational marijuana program next year.
Pressure especially will be on Pennsylvania to do so, experts say, if residents in neighboring New Jersey pass, as expected, an adult-use referendum in November.