Senate Democratic Leader Introduces Bill to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

The legislation, cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), intends to earmark $20 million annually to states and municipalities for administering, expanding or developing expungement and conviction-sealing programs for past marijuana possession convictions. Not less than half of the funds will go to public defenders and legal aid providers.

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