Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Marijuana Legislation

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NJ Gov. Suggests Legal Marijuana As Post-Pandemic Economic Fix

Brendan Bures -
Phil Murphy has pushed cannabis legalization multiple times through the Democrat-controlled Legislature, but has been unable to secure the necessary votes.
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Black Veteran Sent To Prison For Possession Of Medical Marijuana

Brendan Bures -
Sean Worsley, a disabled Black veteran who served in Iraq and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service, received a five-year prison sentence because of a simple mistake.
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Biden Task Force Does Not Recommend Legalizing Marijuana

Brendan Bures -
While the unity taskforce pushed Biden farther left on cannabis policy, the former Vice President still doesn't support ending prohibition.
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Enormous Tax Revenue Is Exactly Why The Feds Won’t Legalize Cannabis

Brendan Bures -
State governments may gain money from legal cannabis, but the feds would actually lose money should prohibition end.
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Biden-Sanders Task Force Gets Heated About Marijuana Legalization

Brendan Bures -
The task force is split on whether to include cannabis reform among its recommendations to Joe Biden for the upcoming election.
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This CEO Says Marijuana Will Be Federally Legal By 2022

Brendan Bures -
One top cannabis executive believes the feds will soon be forced to end prohibition nationwide within the next couple years.
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Nevada Gov. To Pardon Tens Of Thousands Of Marijuana Convictions

Brendan Bures -
If passed, a new resolution introduced by Gov. Steve Sisolak will provide an unconditional pardon for anyone convicted of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana.
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Data Shows Roadside Searches Decrease After Marijuana Legalization

Brendan Bures -
Data shows that roadside searches dropped by nearly half post-legalization, with the most dramatic decrease occurring among Black and Hispanic drivers.
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Why NJ Marijuana Advocates Should Be ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Ahead Of Election

Anthony Noto -
Registered voters in New Jersey are expected to vote in favor of adult-use marijuana legalization in November — but uncertainty surrounds the pending legislation.
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Governor Declares Marijuana Legalization Is A Civil Rights Issue

Brendan Bures -
Prop 64 allocates 20% of cannabis taxes to boosting police efforts.
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