
West Virginia Governor’s Stance Against Adult-Use Marijuana ‘Weakening’
Republican Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia indicated at a virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday that he is open to relaxing his position against legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in the state. Justice made the comments during an online meeting with voters as he promoted his proposal to eliminate the state’s personal income tax. During the town hall, Justice was asked by an attendee if he supported fully legalizing and taxing marijuana in West Virginia as a way to create a new source of revenue. “I don’t,” Justice said, quickly adding, “but I am weakening on that position.” […]