Shapiro Blames Republicans for Cannabis Legislation Stumbles
State Senate committee rejected state-store plan in party-line vote.
Admin projects $729M in year one, $660M from licensing fees.
State House passed state-owned stores model 102-101.
Republicans blamed on refusing to consider regulations.
Majority Leader Pittman and Sen. Laughlin demanded legislative proposal.
Supporters hope election-year pressure pushes lawmakers to act.
Advocates cautious but optimistic about passing a bill this year.
IFO warns savings could end by 2027-28.
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