“I Spent 25 Years in Prison for Marijuana Charges. Biden’s Pardon Is Not Enough”
“…this pardon will not do anything for the thousands in city jails, county jails, or state penitentiaries. Those incarcerated on these local levels are not benefiting from this pardon.”
“Cannabis Measures That Passed The Midterms That You Might Not Know About”
“There were several important, albeit lesser known, ballot measures that passed during the midterms that each help to end the prohibition and criminalization of marijuana in the US. Here’s what you may have missed.”
“US House Members Release Memo on Benefits of Cannabis Decriminalization, Descheduling, Propose Reforms”
“The U.S. House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties released the joint memo ahead of a Nov. 15 hearing on cannabis.”
“Can I fly with a weed vape? What to know in light of Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia”
“WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison after being found with cannabis vape cartridges in her carry-on luggage at a Moscow airport in February, according to Russian authorities.”
“Maryland legalized recreational marijuana. Here’s what you should know.”
“Under the initiative, listed as Question 4 on the ballot, adults 21 and older will be allowed to possess, smoke and grow marijuana. But there’s some fine print to be aware of regarding how much is allowed and when Marylanders can legally smoke.”
“Some cannabis supporters say Missouri ballot initiative doesn’t help enough people with previous convictions”
“Amendment 3 would legalize adult-use marijuana in Missouri. But advocates say that some specifics in the amendment are cause for worry and plan to fight against the measure.”
“Booker And Fetterman Push Justice-Focused Marijuana Reform At State And Federal Level In Conference Remarks”
“‘This movement has got to be about expanding economic opportunities and democratizing those opportunities well. This movement has to be about not allowing us, in any way, to move backwards, but continuing to take strides forward towards justice.'”
“Top GOP Texas Lawmaker Reiterates Support For Marijuana Reform As He Previews 2023 Priorities”
“A top Republican Texas lawmaker says that he will work to enact criminal justice reform in the 2023 session, and he again expressed support for lowering penalties for marijuana possession.”
“Tourists In D.C. Can Now Legally Buy Weed As Mayor Bowser Signs Legislation Allowing MMJ Self-Certification”
“On Monday, Bowser signed a bill that would allow tourists visiting the nation’s capital to self-certify as medical marijuana patients without a physician’s recommendation.”
“Booker Calls For End To Marijuana Prohibition To Solve ‘Twin Crisis’ Of Ongoing Arrests And Lack Of Banking Access For Businesses”
“‘Federal marijuana prohibition is beginning to be more and more absurd, especially because most states now have moved to legalize marijuana, whether it’s for medical use or for overall adult use,’ Booker said. ‘And now we have a twin crisis” of cannabis criminalization and a lack of access to the banking system for marijuana businesses.'”
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