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Podcast: Cannabis Legalization News Podcast
Episode: Congress Reintroduced The HOPE Act: Bipartisan Support for Expungement | Cannabis News
Description: Send us Fan MailRepresentatives Dave Joyce of Ohio and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York have reintroduced the Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing #expungement (HOPE) Act, a bipartisan bill that would support states in expunging convictions for past cannabis offenses. The #HOPEAct looks to provide federal grants to help offset the financial and administrative burdens associated with expungement. If passed, it would be an important step forward in ensuring that those who have been convicted of minor #marijuananews offenses are not held back from accessing educational opportunities or employment based on their records. This bill is supported by...