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Cuomo Pushes to Decriminalize Possession of Small Amounts of Pot

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo plans to ask legislators for a change in New York State law that would drastically reduce the number of people who could be arrested for marijuana possession as a result of police stops.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo plans to ask legislators for a change in New York State law that would drastically reduce the number of people who could be arrested for marijuana possession as a result of police stops.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.