The University of New Orleans’ Survey Research Center has found that a majority of registered voters statewide support the legalization of recreational marijuana. SRC director Dr. Ed Chervenak says they surveyed nearly 700 registered voters and 55% are in favor of legalizing pot.
“We’re seeing other states employ it and they’re basically bringing in dollars in terms of tax receipts so I think that’s what people are looking at right now in terms of here’s a way we can plug a hole on the budget,” Chervenak said.
The survey showcases a generational divide with support for legalization dropping significantly as age increases. Chervenak says unsurprisingly, opinions also split along party lines.
“Democrat’s tend to be more supportive of legalization while Republicans are not,” Chervenak said.
This comes in the wake of the Louisiana House Criminal Justice Committee passing a bill that seeks to legalize weed. It’s unclear if the proposal can receive approval from the Louisiana House.
“I don’t know what’s going to pass out of the house or whether it’ll pass out of the senate but it seems that eventually somewhere down the road it’ll be legalized,” Chervenak said.
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