Coverage dated April 20, 2023

Delaware governor says he won't block marijuana legalization

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

Delaware Gov. John Carney says he will not veto legislation legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Delaware will legalize recreational marijuana without Gov. Carney’s signature (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 20, 2023
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
“I came to this decision because I believe we’ve spent far too much time focused on this issue, when Delawareans face more serious and pressing concerns every day,” Carney said in a statement.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Del. Gov. to Allow Bills Legalizing Recreational Pot to Become Law Without His Signature (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 20, 2023
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Delaware Gov. John Carney said Friday that he will allow bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry to become law without his signature.
WFMZ Allentown
Delaware governor says he won't block marijuana legalization (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Apr 20, 2023
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Delaware Gov. John Carney says he will not veto legislation legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Delaware Governor John Carney drops opposition to marijuana legalization (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 20, 2023
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The legalization bill allows people 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Possession of more than an ounce and public consumption would remain misdemeanors.
CBS News
Delaware governor drops opposition to marijuana legalization (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 20, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Just last month, Gov. John Carney's office said he continued to have strong concerns about the unintended consequences of legalizing marijuana for recreational use.

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