One of the major roadblocks Sweeney has faced comes from across the aisle. Though some Republican lawmakers support expansion of New Jersey’s medical marijuana program, opposition is heavy from Republicans regarding full cannabis legalization.
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Another roadblock: neither of the bills have been fully drafted, causing major questions from both parties regarding how legal cannabis will look in New Jersey.
“Listen, we’re going to need to work with [Republicans] to pass it,” Sweeney told POLITICO. “I can’t get anyone to make a commitment on something that they have no idea what it looks like, nor would I expect them to make the commitment.”