Colorado governor says Congress should tackle marijuana banking before legalization

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On September 13, 2021

Colorado's governor sent a letter to the sponsors of a cannabis legalization bill, asking them to consider passing marijuana banking and tax reform first.

New Colorado Regulations: CBD, Medical Research & Social Equity

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On August 6, 2021

August Colorado cannabis news: new regulations for hemp testing, the DEA approves a MMJ research facility in Denver, and Colorado Business Office focuses on social equity.

Olympics Hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson Suspended for Cannabis

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On July 9, 2021

Sha'Carri Richardson dusted the competition in the women's 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon. However, following her qualifying race, Richardson tested positive for THC.

Amazon Drops Cannabis Testing for Employees, Supports Legalization

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On June 17, 2021

Amazon announced that it supports nationwide cannabis legalization and will no longer test most job applicants for marijuana use.

New York Governor Signs Cannabis Legislation Legalizing Marijuana

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On April 8, 2021

New York state has legalized adult-use marijuana, becoming the 15th state in the country to end cannabis prohibition.

New Mexico’s Governor to call special session for marijuana legalization bill

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On March 30, 2021

New Mexico's Governor Lujan Grisham will call a special session of the state legislature to legalize adult-use marijuana

March Cannabis Roundup

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On March 11, 2021

Cannabis News for March 2021: Denver considers weed delivery, Mexico one step closer to marijuana legalization, and record cannabis jobs.

Lawmakers, marijuana organizations urge Biden to issue marijuana pardons

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On February 26, 2021

Thirty-seven lawmakers signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to issue a general pardon for all federal, nonviolent marijuana offenses.

Chuck Schumer, Democrats move to legalize marijuana nationwide in 2021

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On February 14, 2021

Democrats announced earlier this month that they plan to introduce legislation to deschedule and legalize cannabis federally.

Michigan Governor Signs Cannabis Clean Slate Legislation

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On October 16, 2020

Michigan's 'Clean Slate' legislation will clear marijuana convictions and other misdemeanor charges.

Colorado Gov. to Issue Mass Pardon for Marijuana Convictions

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On October 4, 2020

On October 1, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis pardoned 2,732 low-level marijuana possession convictions through an executive order. The pardon only applies to convictions prosecuted in state courts through 2012 for possession of up to one ounce of cannabis.

New Law Allows Colorado Governor to Pardon Cannabis Convictions

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On July 4, 2020

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into law that will allow him to pardon marijuana convictions and increase social equity in the cannabis industry.

Black Lives Matter

Posted by CO 420 Websites
On June 10, 2020

Without centering racial justice and social equity, legalizing marijuana is not enough to undo the impact of a decades-long war on drugs on minority communities.

Students with Drug Convictions Could Get Access to Financial Aid

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On November 13, 2019

Social equity for students: A bill that would allow students with marijuana or other drug convictions to access financial aid passes House committee.

New Social Equity Cannabis Business Licenses Coming to Colorado in 2020

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On September 27, 2019

Colorado is launching a new social equity program for cannabis business licenses in 2020. The new licenses will be reserved for low-income demographics.