The Senate voted to expand New Jersey’s medical marijuana program. The Senate also passed Sami’s Law this week. Lastly, Senator Linda Greenstein presented proclamations to students of Hightstown High School, recognizing them for being the first students to draft legislation that was signed into federal law this year.
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