Candidates For West Virginia Governor Are Split Over Weed Legalization: Here's What Voters Should Know
Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic
The West Virginia governor race sees candidates divided over cannabis legalization. Democratic candidate Steve Williams supports legalization for economic and safety benefits, while Republican Patrick Morrisey opposes it, citing substance abuse concerns. Multistate operators like Trulieve and Verano could benefit from legalization.
September 19, 2024 | 6:20 pm
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Trulieve Cannabis Corp could benefit from potential cannabis legalization in West Virginia, as it would allow expansion into adult-use markets.
Trulieve, as a multistate operator, stands to gain from new markets opening up. Legalization in West Virginia would allow them to expand their operations and increase revenues.
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Verano Holdings Corp may benefit from West Virginia's potential cannabis legalization, opening new market opportunities for adult-use sales.
Verano, like Trulieve, is a multistate operator that would benefit from the legalization of cannabis in West Virginia, allowing them to tap into a new market and increase their sales.
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