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- New Jersey legislators joined Democratic Governor Phil Murphy in announcing Tuesday a bill that would allow adult-use marijuana in the Garden State.
- The announcement included an outline of proposed taxes and an "expedited expungement process" for individuals convicted of low-level marijuana offenses.
- Many of the largest cannabis companies in the world rallied Tuesday following the announcement from the Democratic governor.
- Marijuana remains illegal on a federal level in the United States, but 10 states and the District of Columbia have allowed its use for recreational purposes