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Tag: marijuana legalization

Birmingham Mayor To Pardon Minor Marijuana Possession Convictions
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Birmingham Mayor To Pardon Minor Marijuana Possession Convictions

Last year, Mayor Randall Woodfin pardoned about 15,000 people who had criminal convictions for possession of the drug from 1990 through 2020.
By Bry'onna Mention · Apr 21, 2022
Legalized Marijuana Bill Nears House Floor Vote Next Week
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Legalized Marijuana Bill Nears House Floor Vote Next Week

The measure has key support from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
By Kevin L. Clark · Mar 25, 2022
Elizabeth Warren On Marijuana: 'Legalize It'
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Elizabeth Warren On Marijuana: 'Legalize It'

Ahead of taking the stage at a Denver town hall, 2020 hopeful Elizabeth Warren rolled out a plan to legalize marijuana on the federal level.
By Tanya A. Christian · Feb 24, 2020
Los Angeles County Clears 66,000 Old Marijuana Convictions
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Los Angeles County Clears 66,000 Old Marijuana Convictions

District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced this week that her office would be clearing tens of thousands of old cannabis convictions.
By Tanya A. Christian · Feb 14, 2020
Illinois Governor Pardons More Than 11,000 Marijuana Convictions As State Begins Recreational Sales
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Illinois Governor Pardons More Than 11,000 Marijuana Convictions As State Begins Recreational Sales

Recreational marijuana can now be purchased from licensed retailers by anyone over 21 with valid ID in Illinois.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 2, 2020
Joe Biden Doesn't Think Marijuana Should Be Legalized On A Federal Level
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Joe Biden Doesn't Think Marijuana Should Be Legalized On A Federal Level

The presidential candidate said that he would not push to legalize marijuana on a federal level if elected as it could be a "gateway drug."
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 18, 2019
Federal Legalization Of Marijuana May Be Around The Corner
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Federal Legalization Of Marijuana May Be Around The Corner

Former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher told TMZ that he expects the U.S. will legalize marijuana use for all Americans in the next three years.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jun 6, 2019
Democratic Leaders Push For Marijuana Decriminalization
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Democratic Leaders Push For Marijuana Decriminalization

The Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and the Senate House Minority Leader have teamed up to reintroduce a measure that will legitimize pot use.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 10, 2019
Chicago Prosecutor Kim Foxx Could Begin Expunging Minor Cannabis Convictions In Coming Months
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Chicago Prosecutor Kim Foxx Could Begin Expunging Minor Cannabis Convictions In Coming Months

The Office of Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx is also reviewing policy surrounding the prosecution of those arrested for selling weed.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 15, 2019
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