Hochul’s decision to give convicted drug felons preference over disabled military vets in the awarding of licenses to run marijuana dispensaries, first reported by The Post on Sunday. Albany is repaying that debt by giving preferential treatment to those who have broken the law over disabled veterans. Kathy Hochul was criticized by state lawmakers after The Post reported that her administration has prioritized convicted drug felons over disabled military veterans when awarding cannabis dispensary licenses. “I strongly urge you to take immediate action to right this wrong and ensure the disabled veterans’ community receives the priority they deserve,” he added. New York’s first 165 cannabis dispensary licenses have nearly all gone to applicants found guilty of a pot-related charge or related to somebody who has been.

Source: Forbes April 11, 2023 06:47 UTC