Travel writer Rick Steves advocating for New Jersey marijuana legalization
Published: Feb 14, 2018, 10:34 am • Updated: Feb 14, 2018, 10:34 am
By The Associated Press
PRINCETON, N.J. — Public TV host Rick Steves is coming to Princeton Wednesday as part of a regional tour to advocate for legalizing and regulating marijuana.
He’s a board member of the marijuana law reform group NORML and a long-time supporter of overhauling drug laws.
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Steves says that adults in New Jersey deserve the “civil liberty” of enjoying the use of marijuana.
Steves’ trip to New Jersey comes as Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy pushes for decriminalization and legalization in the state.
Eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana.
Steves operates Rick Steves’ Europe, based in Washington state, producing guidebooks on European travel. He also hosts a public television series.
Topics: legalization, New Jersey, Phil Murphy, Rick Steves
