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cannabis possession
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Texas Committee Unanimously Votes to Pass Decriminalization Bill
A decriminalization bill recently passed in a House committee which would reduce possession penalties and help expunge cannabis convictions in Texas.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
The U.S. Virgin Islands territory governor made history when he signed a bill legalizing cannabis.
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Pardons Over 2,500, Nearly 400 for Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
The governor’s pardons include 395 under a program for nonviolent cannabis offenses.
Legalization Initiative Passes in Maryland with Question 4
Maryland data published in October showed that 73% of voters were in favor of legalization—and the results show that this was true for voters.
U.S. Sentencing Commission Estimates That 6,577 People Could Receive Pardons
The Biden Administrations has not yet released any details about how many simple cannabis possession offenders could receive a pardon, but the U.S. Sentencing Commission released a report that analyzes cannabis conviction data.
Poll: Majority Backs Biden’s Cannabis Pardons
Biden’s announcement marked a potentially massive shift in U.S. policy.
Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested in Texas for Cannabis Possession
The list of celebrities and famous athletes who are caught in possession of cannabis at airports or while abroad continues to expand, this time with a former NBA player.
Austin Voters Approve Measure to Decriminalize Pot
Police officers in Austin, Texas will no longer issue citations for most cannabis possession misdemeanors.
Virginia Senate Votes Against Governor’s Amendment to Criminalize Possession of Cannabis
Efforts from the governor of Virginia to amend a cannabis bill that would have criminalized possession of cannabis were not accepted by the Senate in a recent vote.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Grants Slew of Pardons
Colorado is starting off the new year on the right foot, with pardons for cannabis convictions from the governor.