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The Evolution of Kamala Harris’ Views On Marijuana

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Despite those high numbers, Paul Henderson, Harris’ chief of administration, stated, “Our policy was that no one with a marijuana conviction for mere possession could do any (jail time) at all.”. She echoed this statement in 2016 after being elected to congress. After successfully defeating Hallinan, Harris did just that.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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New Jersey Deserves Marijuana Justice

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Decriminalization isn’t really being entertained. Cannabis industry lobbyists have actually confided to me that they think NJ’s increasing possession arrests (more than 32,000 per year as of 2016) help their cause. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Red Bank) was promising home cultivation for medical patients. I disagree.

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Report: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City -“Is the Colorado Marijuana Industry Showing Signs of Maturation?”

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Alison Felix , Senior Policy Advisor , Sam Chapman , Associate Economist , and Jordan Bass , Research Associate. v This coincided with changes in enforcement policy from the U.S. Medical sales peaked toward the end of 2016, while recreational sales continued to rise. Department of Justice (DOJ).

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President Biden’s Position on Cannabis Freedom Remains Unclear

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Note: Veriheal does not support or endorse any political candidate or their policies. Cannabis reform policies that would decriminalize or remove cannabis from current federal scheduling have been bouncing around between the House and Senate for many years now.

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Here’s Where The Next House Speaker Stands On Marijuana

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For example, Pelosi has talked about marijuana (and yoga) as a safer alternative to opioids and she pushed back against former Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s decision to rescind an Obama-era marijuana guidance policy. Pelosi also endorsed California’s successful adult-use legalization ballot measure in 2016.

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Cannabis and Social Justice Reform: Are We Doing Enough?

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For example, in Texas, a state which continues to resist the decriminalization and regulation of marijuana, possessing two ounces or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. A Tale of Two States.