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Pritzker Says He Wants to Legalize Marijuana in Illinois

As governor-elect, J.B. Pritzker is looking for ways to solve a huge state budget hole. He also has his sights set on legalizing marijuana. How realistic is that idea? NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern spoke to Pritzker about those plans.

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