Although New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has spent the past few years arguing against the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, a new report from the state’s Health Department may have changed his tune.
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In a report the Health department stated that the "positive effects" of legalization "outweigh the potential negative impacts." In addition, the report recommends expunging the criminal records of New Yorkers in any cannabis-related convictions.