Shapiro vs Garrity on Marijuana Legalization | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 2m

Pennsylvania’s governor pushes to legalize recreational marijuana for tax revenue to fund schools and healthcare, proposing oversight by the Department of Agriculture and support for minority-owned businesses—while his opponent, the state treasurer, warns of addiction risks and calls the move a budget fix. With neighbors already legalizing and voters favoring reform, the state grapples with thousands jailed for possession, booming hemp products in a legal gray zone, and looming federal crackdowns. The debate also centers on medical marijuana, where transparency issues persist despite new laws…