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Lawmakers and advocates urge President Biden to grant cannabis clemency

Feb 16, 2021

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In a Presidents Day push, Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs, Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Barbara Lee, announced they are sending a formal letter to the Biden administration requesting mass clemency for people with non-violent federal cannabis convictions.
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Colorado’s Nov. 6 general election is just 15 days away!

Oct 22, 2018

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The state’s choice of governor will likely have a huge impact on state cannabis policy Vote counting officially begins today, October 22, for the upcoming general election, which takes place on November 6. Many voters received ballots over the last several days by mail. The race for governor includes noted cannabis policy champion Congressman Jared Polis, whom MPP rates with an A+ grade. Current Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is term-limited and must step down, and between the major party candidates,…
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