«Let’s once and for all legalize the use of marijuana…,» said Cuomo in his speech. Such a statement he made when he outlined the agenda for legislative activity on the first 100 days of 2019.
After the attack, new York would join 10 other States. According to estimates Treasurer Scott Stringer, this step may bring $1.3 billion in annual tax revenue at the state level and local level, including about $336 million. Cuomo also hopes that the new agenda will affect the position of the administration trump.
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«There is no doubt that new York needs to stand up for themselves. We must fight Washington, we must protect ourselves, and we need the appropriate laws of the state,» said Governor Cuomo.
Last year he called recreational cannabis drug. However, polls show that citizens favor the legalization, and now that the legislature is a democratic majority, the more likely the legalization of cannabis.
During a 45-minute speech, Cuomo spoke about the progressive achievements of the state, promising to continue the struggle against the policy of the White house, which, according to him, is detrimental to the people of new York.
The Democrat-controlled Senate will meet with the Democrat-led Assembly when the legislature reconvenes next month. Cuomo optimistic about the future due to the fact that he calls the «agenda for justice».
