Sentences with phrase «legalizing marijuana»

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday that his major concern about legalizing marijuana is that big corporations will take over the industry and exploit its «addictive» nature to try to...

In January, the Pew Research Center found that 61 percent of Americans supported legalizing marijuana for recreation use.

Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, Republican Rob Astorino, Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins and the Libertarian Party's Michael McDermott talked about hydrofracking, legalizing marijuana and, being in Buffalo - the Bills football team.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says legalizing marijuana would benefit communities of color, particularly in New York City.

In his 2010 campaign, Cuomo rejected legalizing marijuana for medical use, but has since said he's reconsidering.

Nixon has also called for legalizing marijuana but told Colbert she «only smoked pot twice» in her life.

It's also popular with the public — 62 percent of New York voters support legalizing marijuana for use by adults 21 and older, according to a 2017 poll commissioned by the Drug Policy Alliance and the Marijuana Policy Project Foundation.

Cuomo's consideration of legalizing marijuana follows U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions» pledge to enforce the federal ban on the drug even in states where it's legal.

While Spitzer said legalizing marijuana would open up a revenue stream through taxation, Stringer admitted that the issue was not part of his agenda.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid the groundwork Thursday for legalizing marijuana in New York, saying neighboring states already have, or are about to, so «for all intents and purposes it is...

In a brief floor speech, Savino said the bill was being pushed by advocacy groups with a compelling interest in legalizing marijuana for recreational use, who she accused of «utilizing the pain and suffering of these families to try and peel back the regulatory structure that we've established here in New York state.»

«There are a lot of good reasons for legalizing marijuana, but for me,...

But Cuomo, who is seeking re-election to a third term, has opposed legalizing marijuana for recreational use.

When it comes to legalizing marijuana, he wants to make sure the state keeps public safety in mind.

SCHENECTADY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains opposed to legalizing marijuana for recreational use because he believes it is a «gateway drug,» he told reporters Wednesday.

City Comptroller Scott Stringer joined Errol Louis to lay out his case for legalizing marijuana - the millions of dollars that he says the city and state would gain in tax money.

Actress and education activist Cynthia Nixon, who is challenging Cuomo in the Democratic primary, and First Lady Chirlane McCray recently said they support legalizing marijuana.

«(In the past) I have not supported legalizing marijuana.

«Medical marijuana is a no - brainer for New York State voters, and they also would follow Colorado in legalizing marijuana for fun.

The council again called for legalizing marijuana and amending the New York State Penal Law to decriminalize the possession of less than 25 grams of the drug.

Earlier this year, Cuomo asked the state Department of Health to study what legalizing marijuana would mean for New York state.

The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota is moving towards legalizing marijuana.

Cuomo's call for a Department of Health study to look into legalizing marijuana is a bit of a turnaround for the governor, who oversaw the enactment of the state's medical marijuana program but has opposed the idea of legalizing recreational use.

Legalizing marijuana is up for popular vote in nine states, including four that happen to be battlegrounds.

Cuomo will apparently commission a study to research legalizing marijuana in New York state.

Amid a groundswell of support for legalizing marijuana in New York, city Controller Scott Stringer found that the market could add up to $ 3.1 billion a year statewide, including $ 1.1 billion in the city.

«Certainly, you know, legalizing marijuana would be a big thing in that direction, expunging people's records, there is so much more that we can do.»

Cuomo also wants to create a task force to look at the practicality of legalizing marijuana.

Public Advocate Letitia James came out in favor of legalizing marijuana Tuesday, and used the issue to jab at Mayor Bill de Blasio.

During his inauguration ceremony, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy took the opportunity to once again voice support for legalizing marijuana.

Cuomo's $ 168.2 billion budget proposal includes provisions to pass the Child Victims Act and create a commission to study the feasibility of legalizing marijuana in New York

For members of the Libertarian Party, an antiwar party that promotes legalizing marijuana and tearing up the tax code, 2016 has brought hope that acceptance in the political mainstream is imminent amid broad discontent with the probable nominees from the major parties.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that aims to boost hemp production, as Ontario gathers public input on legalizing marijuana.

Legalizing marijuana for medical use will create an «enforcement nightmare,» warns state Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long.

Legalizing marijuana would be a tax revenue opportunity for the state as well, she said.

Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra, vying for the Republican nomination for governor, said legalizing marijuana and using the revenue is a more appropriate way than raising taxes to solve some fiscal problems like the state's crumbling infrastructure.

She's called out New York's gross income inequality, advocated for legalizing marijuana, and championed public schools, a longtime pet issue.

The New York Times editorial board has finally endorsed legalizing marijuana.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has said in the past he does not support legalizing marijuana.

With growing talk of legalizing marijuana in New York, Errol Louis discussed the medical effects of marijuana, especially on developing brains, with Dr. Yasmin Hurd from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in releasing his state budget last week, said he will appoint a task force to review the practicality of legalizing marijuana.

Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, Republican Rob Astorino, Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins and the Libertarian Party's Michael McDermott talked about hydro fracking, legalizing marijuana and, being in Buffalo - the Bills football team.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- During his inauguration ceremony, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy took the opportunity to once again voice support for legalizing marijuana.

Lhota was asked to express his views on gay marriage, gun control and legalizing marijuana, but he stonewalled — good practice if he runs for the top job.

In his $ 168 billion fiscal year 2019 budget, Cuomo included funding to conduct a study in conjunction with state agencies to look at the health, economic and criminal justice effects of legalizing marijuana.

Cuomo says the state should fund the health department's study on legalizing marijuana.

It was a day of drug policy discussion in Albany, as lawmakers held a forum on legalizing marijuana, proposed bills to combat heroin addiction and overdoses, and made progress towards a medical marijuana program.

While I consider the DUI threat, the risk of others being harmed by another use of the drug, is the biggest argument the fact is that it's unproven that legalizing marijuana would actually lead to more DUi related accidents.

Once you include the fact that driving high is four times safer then driving drunk it's even possible that the number of car crashes from DUIs could decrease by legalizing marijuana.

Some members of Long Island's state delegation supported Cuomo's proposal to study legalizing marijuana in the state, but stopped short of saying they would endorse the idea.