Gov. Josh Shapiro will again pitch next week in his annual budget address that Pennsylvania should legalize recreational marijuana and tap into tax revenue like almost all of its neighboring states. But legalizing recreational marijuana still faces major hurdles in Pennsylvania,

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Governor Josh Shapiro is presenting his 2025-26 budget for the Keystone State, highlighting investments in education, economic development and public safety.