Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget this week that misses an opportunity to help solve the state’s budget woes: adult-use marijuana legalization.
Failing to legalize cannabis via the budget means missing out on $420 million in annual tax revenue and billions in economic activity, according to advocacy group ResponsiblePA, which is asking legislators to prioritize cannabis legalization in 2026.
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In February, staring down a serious budget deficit, Gov. Josh Shapiro, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential contender, yet again called on state lawmakers to raise money by legalizing and regulating adult-use cannabis.
Pennsylvania has one of the strongest MMJ-only markets in the country, with projected annual sales in excess of $2 billion, according to the MJBiz Factbook. Adult-use sales could supercharge that, advocates say.
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