Murphy says legalizing weed is ‘incredibly smart’ to offset budget woes triggered by coronavirus
“We’re not inventing marijuana,” he said. “It exists.”
The topic came up as the governor spoke about the ongoing financial crisis brought on by closures to stem the spread of the virus in March. The state, too, has had to spend additional funds in attempts to control the outbreak, and could borrow as much as $9.9 billion over the next year, if state lawmakers approve a massive proposal later this week.