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Massachusetts governor to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will pardon those convicted of simple possession of cannabis at the state level, following President Joe Biden's lead.
The pardons aim to address past criminalization of cannabis and provide relief to affected individuals in Massachusetts.
This action reflects a shift towards more lenient cannabis policies at the state level.

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Massachusetts governor to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey plans to announce this week that she’s following the lead of President Joe Biden and issuing pardons to those convicted of simple possession of cannabis at

2 months ago·United States

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KIFI

Massachusetts governor to pardon those convicted of cannabis possession

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Those convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession charges in Massachusetts would see their records forgiven under an executive action announced Wednesday by Gov. Maura Healey. The Democrat and former state attorney general said that potentially hundreds of thousands of people could benefit from the pardons. She described her action as the most sweeping by a governor since President Joe Biden pard…

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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CBS News

Massachusetts governor to pardon "hundreds of thousands" with marijuana convictions

Gov. Maura Healey has announced plans to pardon all simple marijuana possession convictions in Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts governor to pardon those convicted of cannabis possession

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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The Hill

Massachusetts governor to pardon misdemeanor charges linked to marijuana possession

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) announced Wednesday that she intends to pardon misdemeanor marijuana possession charges, a move that could impact hundreds of thousands of Bay State residents. “Nobody should face barriers to getting a job, housing or an education because of an old misdemeanor marijuana conviction that they would not be charged for today,”…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Massachusetts governor to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey plans to announce this week that she’s following the lead of President Joe Biden and issuing pardons to those convicted of simple possession […]

2 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Massachusetts governor to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts governor to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts governor to pardon those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts governor to pardon those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts governor to pardon "hundreds of thousands" with marijuana convictions

Massachusetts governor to pardon "hundreds of thousands" with marijuana convictions

Massachusetts governor to pardon those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts governor to pardon those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts governor to pardon misdemeanor charges linked to marijuana possession

Massachusetts governor to pardon misdemeanor charges linked to marijuana possession

Massachusetts governor to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession

Massachusetts governor to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession

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