State Senate Rejects Cannabis Plan Amid Republican Divisions

Shapiro admin blames Senate Republicans for blocking cannabis legislation.
Senate committee rejected state-store plan in party-line vote.
Admin projects $729M in year one from licensing fees.
House voted 102-101 for state-owned stores model.
Pittman and Laughlin demand legislative proposal.
Advocates hope election-year pressure and state spending will push action.
IFO warns savings could run out by 2027-28.
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