Marijuana Legalization Votes on Tap in New York and New Mexico

Marijuana legalization bills could be on the desks of two more governors by the end of this week after negotiators worked out final details in New York and the governor of New Mexico called lawmakers back for a special session.

“I look forward to signing this legislation into law,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said after he and legislative leaders reached a handshake deal on measure that could lead to pot dispensaries opening as soon as next year.

Legalization could create 30,000 to 60,000 new jobs statewide, he said.

The legislation (S.854A /A.1248A) being brought up ...