Maryland Governor Issues Largest Ever Pardon of US Cannabis Convictions: 175K Getting Clemency
- Gov. Wes Moore introduced a workforce program in Maryland to aid those with past marijuana convictions to secure jobs in the legal cannabis field, preceded by a mass pardon for 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis charges.
- The initiative aims to rectify historical injustices faced by African Americans due to drug policies, as emphasized by Gov. Wes Moore, the state's first Black governor.
- Moore expressed optimism about correcting past wrongs through the new legislation, highlighting the potential to address societal inequalities moving forward.
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