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Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications
PARDON is requesting more money to fund additional staff members to address incoming cannabis pardon applications.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill To Legalize Cannabis Sales
Virginia’s governor has vetoed legislation to authorize licensed pot sales and another bill allowing for resentencing of past pot convictions.
Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Other states should follow Massachusetts' lead.
In State of the Union Address, Biden Vows to Review Federal Reclassification of Pot
President Joe Biden discussed cannabis reclassification and expungement during his State of the Union address.
Study Finds Field Drug Test False Positive Results Lead to Wrongful Arrests
New research shows that tens of thousands of people are wrongfully arrested each year based on the results of a false positive field drug test.
Biden Pardons 11 People with Non-Violent Cannabis Convictions
His new proclamation included a promise to continue righting the wrongs of the “our failed approach” to cannabis.
Missouri Expunged Nearly 100K MJ Convictions in a Year, Despite Missing Deadlines
Under Amendment 3, all nonviolent cases related to cannabis are required to be expunged.
Attorneys Offer Free Expungement Services at New Jersey Event
Three attorneys will offer services for New Jersey residents with cannabis convictions at an upcoming expo.
Colorado Governor Wants Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions
The remarks by Jared Polis came at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado.
Connecticut Prosecutors Drop 1,500 Cannabis Charges
Connecticut’s lead prosecutor reported that the state dropped the charges in more than 1,500 pending cannabis-related cases.