The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee voted to expand New Jersey’s medical marijuana program. Senate President Steve Sweeney had the opportunity to tour facilities that are providing crucial services to their communities and New Jersey. Lastly, legislation that would revise the procedures and eligibility for expungement of criminal records also cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee with unanimous support.
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