At this time in 2019, hopes were high in New York and New Jersey that both states would soon have legal marijuana.
Plans didn’t pan out in either state, though New Jersey residents will be voting on the issue at the ballot box in November.
New York State Sen. Liz Krueger said things are looking up this year in the Empire State, especially now that Gov. Cuomo is fully on board.
“When I talk to legislators who had hesitancy about supporting last year, I find the vast majority of them now feel that their questions have been answered,” Krueger said.