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Opponents and supporters packed the State House Tuesday as the Criminal Justice Committee heard two bills that would legalize recreational marijuana.
Those who favor it say it's inevitable. Opponents argue it is too soon to move forward with the plan.
"Marijuana prohibition hasn't worked. It is there. It is everywhere. The question is can we bring it under the umbrella of government regulation." said Representative Mark Dion (D).
Dion and Rep. Diane Russell each presented a bill that commercialize marijuana. They said legalizing marijuana would not only provide a boost to the economy, but help regulate the drug to keep children safe.
The two lawmakers are standing together in an effort to push their ideas through and partnering with the Marijuana Policy Project.
They pointed to prohibition and how it did not work for alcohol claiming this is the same position marijuana is in today.
Both bills are similar in...
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