Govs answer Biden’s marijuana pardon call; Labor sec: Help pardoned people get jobs; NC gov backs decrim; NY psychedelics bill
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Governors across the U.S. are reacting to President Joe Biden’s call that they issue mass marijuana pardons at the state level—with some saying they’re weighing action, others expressing opposition and a few touting cannabis clemency moves they’ve already made.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration will “move as quickly as we can” on reviewing marijuana’s scheduling status under the president’s directive—and he’s already spoken to the Food and Drug Administration commissioner about starting the process.
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