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Is Pennsylvania Ready for Recreational Marijuana Legalization?

Some local lawmakers say the debate over legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania is heating up.

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January 16, 2019

WILKES-BARRE (WOLF) — Some local lawmakers say the debate over legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania is heating up.

It comes as several neighboring states launched efforts to do so.

State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) says it's time to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania.

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