Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Wants To Legalize Recreational Marijuana To Help During Coronavirus Pandemic

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is calling on the legislature to legalize recreational marijuana in an effort to help businesses and individuals hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

During a press conference on COVID-19 recovery, Gov. Wolf called on the legislature to legalize recreational marijuana with the proceeds going to existing small business grant funding.

According to a press release by the Governor’s office:

“Fifty percent of the funding would be earmarked for historically disadvantaged businesses. Along with the call to the General Assembly to pass legislation legalizing the sale and use of recreational marijuana, the governor proposes that a portion of the revenue be used to further restorative justice programs that give priority to repairing the harm done to crime victims and communities as a result of marijuana criminalization.”

Also, the governor wants the General Assembly to pursue criminal justice reform policies that restore justice for individuals convicted of marijuana-related offenses.

In addition, Gov. Wolf’s is proposing extra hazard pay for workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more at CBS Pittsburgh]