New York Governor Andrew Cuomo just took the state another step closer toward legalizing marijuana recreationally. He announced on Thursday the formation of a 20-person workforce to draft legislation specifically to allow recreational use by adults. The announcement came soon after a study conducted by the state health department into the effects of weed on public health, the economy, and the criminal justice system. The report, which the department released last month, concluded that regulating a cannabis market would have so many positives that they would outweigh any potential negatives. In a statement, Cuomo, a Democrat, said, “As we work to implement the report’s recommendations through legislation, we must thoroughly consider all aspects of a regulated marijuana program, including its impact on public health, criminal justice, and State revenue, and mitigate any potential risks associated with it.” When pressed for comment on the new legislative task force, a spokesperson for …