Cuomo announced he would be taking trips to California, Colorado, Illinois and Massachusetts, all states where cannabis is legal for recreational use, to educate himself as he pushes for legalization.
The governor said he will meet with officials in those states to discuss what worked and what didn’t work during the lead up to the legalization of marijuana.
Cuomo has previously stated he wants legalization passed by state officials before April 1, when the state budget must be approved.