Two Pennsylvania lawmakers making a push to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania

(File Photo: Caption for Photo: Farmers examine the growth of fresh marijuana for medical)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are currently making a push to legalize marijuana that is recreational in the state of Pennsylvania. The two lawmakers that introduced a bill on Tuesday are Democratic Representative Emily Kinkead and Republican Representative Abby Major. According to a press release, Kinkead stated House Bill 20 plans to establish a “stable, well-regulated cannabis market that prioritizes public safety and public health.” That same press release also states from Kinkead that this market will not let children get exposed to marijuana, help opportunity for economics and to encourage social justice.