Borrello remains opposed to legalization of marijuana in NYS

Area State Senator George Borrello says he will continue to oppose legislation legalizing marijuana in New York State. Governor Andrew Cuomo included legalization in his 2021 budget proposal released last month. He projects it could generate $20 million in revenue during the first year, reaching $188 million by fiscal year 2025. Borrello feels the burden of legalization could far exceed any revenue that is created...

Borrello-Legalization will be a burden to communities

Borrello also points out the findings of a new AAA study on marijuana and its prevalence in fatal crashes in Washington State, a state where marijuana is legal.

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