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With Mitch out of the way we may start to see some movement on this front
Democrat senators vow to legalize cannabis this year
Sens. Booker, Wyden, and Schumer yesterday:
New Jersey (TBD) and South Dakota (7/1/21) are next up and join Montana (1/1/21) for legal weed this year, bringing the total to 15 states, 2 territories, and DC so far. Pennsylvania may not be far behind:
Democrat senators vow to legalize cannabis this year
Sens. Booker, Wyden, and Schumer yesterday:
The War on Drugs has been a war on people—particularly people of color. Ending the federal marijuana prohibition is necessary to right the wrongs of this failed war and end decades of harm inflicted on communities of color across the country. But that alone is not enough. As states continue to legalize marijuana, we must also enact measures that will lift up people who were unfairly targeted in the War on Drugs.
We are committed to working together to put forward and advance comprehensive cannabis reform legislation that will not only turn the page on this sad chapter in American history, but also undo the devastating consequences of these discriminatory policies. The Senate will make consideration of these reforms a priority.
In the early part of this year, we will release a unified discussion draft on comprehensive reform to ensure restorative justice, protect public health and implement responsible taxes and regulations. Getting input from stakeholder groups will be an important part of developing this critical legislation.
New Jersey (TBD) and South Dakota (7/1/21) are next up and join Montana (1/1/21) for legal weed this year, bringing the total to 15 states, 2 territories, and DC so far. Pennsylvania may not be far behind: