Cannabis reform? It’s the right time for full federal legalization to help economy and people – Cannabis Business Executive

Politicians are finally realizing what the public has known for years: Legalizing cannabis can positively support our economy, communities, and people

With the Democrats in full control of Congress and the White House, the odds for real cannabis reform, such as full federal legalization, have never been higher. For years, cannabis has delivered a strong track record of creating jobs, tax revenue, and restorative justice in communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs. It’s also been hugely popular with the American people, where more than 91% of adults are in favor of legalizing cannabis for either medical or adult recreational use. 

And yet, despite all this, there has hardly been any momentum at the federal level to legalize cannabis – until now, that is.

President Joe Biden has openly stated that he supports decriminalization and the legalization of medical cannabis.

He reaffirmed the former at a town hall earlier this year where he stated that “no one should go to jail for the use of a drug,” especially as it relates to addressing racial disparities in the enforcement of drugs. And he’s not the only one.

Legislators promote cannabis reform

In the lower chamber of Congress, U.S. House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler recently reintroduced a social justice-focused cannabis legalization bill, known as the MORE Act.  

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has voiced his support for major cannabis reform, including decriminalizing possession, expunging criminal records, and reinvesting in the communities hardest hit by the failed War on Drugs. [Read More @ USA Today]