Category Archives: Washington DC

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Cannabis Expungement Law Takes Effect in D.C.

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17
Mar

The measure that was approved by the Council of the District of Columbia late last year mandates an “automatic sealing for non-dangerous, non-convictions as well as shorten the waiting periods before a person is eligible to seal their record,” and “would also expand the eligibility of who can seal their record.” The bill was signed by […]

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B24-0113, Dispensaries, District of Columbia, gifting, licensing, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Medical Cannabis, News, Phil Mendelson, reparations, Washington DC

Washington, D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Pot Bill

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02
Feb

The recently passed bill, called the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0113), was sponsored by Chairman Phil Mendelson of the Washington, D.C. Council in February 2021. The Washington, D.C. Council voted unanimously to pass on Dec. 20, 2022, followed by Bowser signing the bill on Jan. 30, just two days before a response was […]

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Brittney Griner, cannabis convictions, civil rights, criminal justice system, Martin Luther King Jr., News, pardons, Politics, pot possession, President Joe Biden, prison reform, Washington DC

Biden Mentions Freeing Prisoners with Cannabis Convictions in MLK Day Speech

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18
Jan

On Jan. 16, President Joe Biden spoke at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast event in Washington D.C., which was hosted by the National Action Network. In his speech, he briefly included a mention of consumers in prison for cannabis convictions. “And one other thing about equal justice. I’m keeping my promise,” he said […]

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Afroman Announces 2024 Run for President

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23
Dec

Hip-hop artist and cannabis community icon Afroman announced over the weekend that he is running for president of the United States in 2024. Afroman, who became a hero of the weed crowd with his song “Because I Got High” in 2000, announced his bid for the White House on Sunday during a concert performance at […]

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Activists To Demonstrate For Cannabis Clemency in D.C.

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22
Oct

Hip hop icons Redman and M1 of Dead Prez will join cannabis activists in Washington, D.C. on Monday to protest the Biden administration’s failure to release people imprisoned on federal marijuana convictions. The rally, which is being billed as an act of civil disobedience, will bring together cannabis policy reform groups including Students for Sensible […]

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Cannabis gifting, Damion West, Dispensaries, District of Columbia, Gregory Wimsatt, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Mr. Nice Guys DC, News, Washington DC

Washington, D.C. Cannabis Company Sues City, Demands Return of $750,000

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20
Oct

A Washington, D.C. cannabis company called Mr. Nice Guys DC recently sued the city for seizing more than $750,000 in cash during raids that occurred in 2021. Mr. Nice Guys DC co-owners Damion West and Gregory Wimsatt seek justice for the money the police seized. “I’m going to be a voice for the people who […]

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