Bipartisan Pennsylvania lawmakers are preparing to introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. State Rep. Emily Kinkead, a Democrat from Brighton Heights, is among those leading the effort, highlighting that Ohio is readying its market launch across the border. Bipartisan senators believe they have enough votes to pass the bill in the current session but emphasize that Governor Josh Shapiro needs to be more involved in crafting the details. A new report projects that Pennsylvania could see up to $2.8 billion in recreational sales in the first year, generate $720 million in tax revenue, and create 45,000 jobs. Recreational marijuana dispensaries are expected to launch along Ohio's border with Pennsylvania in 2025.
Two Pennsylvania state representatives to introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana https://t.co/iRLEYuXBmu
A new report projects that if Pennsylvania legalized marijuana it would see up to $2.8 billion in recreational sales in the first year of implementation, generate as much as $720 million in state and local tax revenue and create upwards of 45,000 jobs. https://t.co/qebGy0CeBM https://t.co/gI0C9S1Gv3
Bipartisan Pennsylvania Senators Say They Have The Votes To Legalize Marijuana, But Governor Needs To Step Up Engagement https://t.co/JWphu0din5
BIG: Bipartisan Pennsylvania senators said they think there are enough votes to pass a marijuana legalization bill—as soon as this session—but that Gov. Josh Shapiro needs to get more involved in crafting the details of a deal. https://t.co/7DNKUXMojN
State Rep. Emily Kinkead, a Dem. from Brighton Heights, will introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. She says recreational marijuana dispensaries are already lining up for launch along Ohio's border with Pa in 2025. https://t.co/XDxjzCoBnd
Marijuana laws in Pennsylvania continue to undergo major changes. https://t.co/sbbSQt35ce
State Rep. Emily Kinkead, a Democrat from Brighton Heights, is introducing a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. @RyanDeto https://t.co/XDxjzCoBnd
Bipartisan Pennsylvania Lawmakers Announce Marijuana Legalization Bill As Neighboring Ohio Readies Market Launch Across Border https://t.co/9VmnIP688C
Bipartisan Pennsylvania reps are seeking support for a new marijuana legalization bill they plan to file soon, noting that Ohio is "primed to open their market with the lion’s share of their licenses perched on the border of Pennsylvania." https://t.co/VB9BYkXjbW https://t.co/nESFy7gGTw