Fetterman on recreational weed in PA: 'Canada legalized it for Pete's sake'

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman acted as a conversation moderator while residents voiced their opinions on the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman acted as a conversation moderator while residents voiced their opinions on the legalization of recreational marijuana. Photo credit © Cameron Clark via Imagn Content Services, LLC

PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman continues his push for recreational marijuana.

"A majority of republicans in Pennsylvania want this, a significant majority of democrats want this and now you have bipartisan support," Fetterman said during the KDKA Radio Morning Show.

Republican Dan Laughlin of Erie offered his support on Wednesday.

"We already have a massive weed market in Pennsylvania, unfortunately its the black market," Fetterman said. "We need to make it legal, we need to tax it."

Fetterman estimates $5 billion in revenue over the next 20 years if it was legalized.

You can listen to the full interview below.

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