Drug Policy Alliance Statement on New York Legalization Agreement Being Reached

New York is Setting a National Example for Reform with Community Reinvestment, Social Equity, and Justice Front and Center In response to the agreement on New York marijuana legalization announced last night, Melissa Moore, New York State Director of the Drug Policy Alliance and member of Start SMART NY Coalition (Sensible Marijuana Access through Regulated […]

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Calls for a Special Session to Pass Cannabis Legalization

New Mexicans Have Another Chance to Make Sure Equity and Justice are Center to the Legislation Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called for a special session to consider cannabis legalization. The special session will start next Tuesday, March 30th at noon Mountain time. In response to this, Emily Kaltenbach, Senior Director for Resident States and New […]

Drug Policy Alliance Statement on Big Tobacco & Alcohol Attempts to Drive Federal Marijuana Regulation Efforts

We Cannot Allow Communities Who Have Borne the Brunt of Prohibition to be Robbed Once More of the Economic Benefits they Stand to Gain Legal Regulation Must Benefit and be Shaped by Those Most Harmed by Prohibition, Centering Health and Wellness, not Large Commercial Interests In response to intensifying attempts by major corporate interests, including […]

Statement from Drug Policy Alliance’s Emily Kaltenbach: Arizona Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis — New Mexico Can Follow Suit this Coming January

Social Equity and Community Reinvestment Must Be Focus of New Mexico Legalization Bill “Arizona has overwhelmingly approved cannabis legalization in their ballot initiative yesterday. As early as November 30th, adults in Arizona will be able to possess up to one ounce and cultivate up to six plants for personal use.  It’s now up to state […]

Statement from Drug Policy Alliance’s Emily Kaltenbach: Arizona Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis — New Mexico Can Follow Suit this Coming January

Social Equity and Community Reinvestment Must Be Focus of New Mexico Legalization Bill “Arizona has overwhelmingly approved cannabis legalization in their ballot initiative yesterday. As early as November 30th, adults in Arizona will be able to possess up to one ounce and cultivate up to six plants for personal use.  It’s now up to state […]

Statement from Drug Policy Alliance’s Melissa Moore: New Jersey Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis — New York Can Set National Example for Comprehensive Cannabis Reform

Social Equity and Community Reinvestment Must Be Focus of New York Legalization Bill “Congratulations to our neighbors in New Jersey who overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in their ballot initiative yesterday; their legislature will now consider a bill to establish legal marijuana use for adults over 21. New Yorkers approve of legalization by a 2 to […]

Statement from Drug Policy Alliance’s Melissa Moore: New Jersey Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis — New York Can Set National Example for Comprehensive Cannabis Reform

Social Equity and Community Reinvestment Must Be Focus of New York Legalization Bill “Congratulations to our neighbors in New Jersey who overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in their ballot initiative yesterday; their legislature will now consider a bill to establish legal marijuana use for adults over 21. New Yorkers approve of legalization by a 2 to […]

Drug Policy Action’s Measure 110 Prevails, Making Oregon the First U.S. State to Decriminalize All Drugs & Expand Access to Addiction and Health Services

Tonight, in a historic victory, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, the nation’s first all-drug decriminalization measure. This win represents a substantial shift in public perception and support in favor of treating drug use as a matter of public health, best met with access to treatment and other health services, rather than criminalization. The initiative was […]

Drug Policy Action’s Measure 110 Prevails, Making Oregon the First U.S. State to Decriminalize All Drugs & Expand Access to Addiction and Health Services

Tonight, in a historic victory, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, the nation’s first all-drug decriminalization measure. This win represents a substantial shift in public perception and support in favor of treating drug use as a matter of public health, best met with access to treatment and other health services, rather than criminalization. The initiative was […]

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