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.
– Read the entire article at USA Today.