Cuomo Concedes on Two Big Wins for Criminal Justice Reform
The embattled New York governor, who advocates describe as a longtime impediment to reform, signed bills to legalize marijuana and considerably restrict solitary confinement in the state.
Veronica Riccobene Apr 01, 2021
How States Transformed Criminal Justice in 2020, and How They Fell Short
This year of crises, revisited: Nearly 90 state-level bills and initiatives. 16 themes. 7 maps.
Daniel Nichanian Dec 18, 2020
Four States Just Legalized Marijuana
New wins for cannabis reform in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota.
Kaila Philo Nov 04, 2020
Four States Could Legalize Marijuana Next Month
Of the four, only Arizona’s initiative would directly tackle racial justice and invest in communities harmed by drug enforcement laws.
Kaila Philo Oct 13, 2020
Hawaii Governor Sinks Criminal Justice Reforms, Allows Pot Decriminalization
Governor Ige vetoed bills restricting civil asset forfeiture and enabling the release of terminally ill people.
Daniel Nichanian Jul 18, 2019
Legalized Pot, Reduced Sentences: Three States Reform Their Drug Laws
Illinois is set to legalize marijuana, while Colorado and Oklahoma tackled possession of other drugs.
Daniel Nichanian Jun 06, 2019
Legislative roundup (March 27 edition): from Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Utah
Two states move to protect immigrants, marijuana meets varying fates, Oklahoma tackles sentencing reform
Daniel Nichanian Mar 27, 2019
Twin Cities Prosecutors Roll Out New Marijuana Policies
Both offices stop short of policies implemented elsewhere to not charge marijuana possession
Daniel Nichanian Mar 21, 2019
Prosecutors Announce New Marijuana Policy in Illinois, Maryland, and Missouri
In St. Louis, Chicago, and Baltimore, prosecutors have announced a policy of not prosecuting marijuana possession or have launched a new expungement program.
Daniel Nichanian Feb 07, 2019
Advocates Make Case for How Marijuana Legalization Should Tackle Equity
State advocates demand that politicians be more attentive to confronting the harm that marijuana prohibition has caused.
Daniel Nichanian Jan 25, 2019
Efforts to Legalize Marijuana Move Forward
On Tuesday, voters legalized marijuana while electing DAs who have pledged to curb prosecutions and governors who favor legalization.
Daniel Nichanian Nov 09, 2018
2018 Election Preview: District Attorney of Hennepin County
Racial disparities and police shootings under the spotlight in Hennepin County election
Daniel Nichanian Nov 01, 2018
2018 Election Preview: District Attorney of Jefferson County, Alabama
Candidates for Birmingham DA debate marijuana prosecution, fines and fees
Daniel Nichanian Nov 01, 2018
2018 Election Preview: Attorney General of Florida
Implementation of medical marijuana measure splits attorney general candidates.
Daniel Nichanian Nov 01, 2018
2018 Election Preview: District Attorney of Bexar County, Texas
San Antonio DA candidate pledges to put ‘real teeth’ into cite-and-release program
Daniel Nichanian Oct 25, 2018
2018 Election Preview: District Attorney of Dallas County
Marijuana prosecutions and bail reform at the forefront of Dallas DA race.
Daniel Nichanian Oct 25, 2018
On Marijuana, Four States Are Holding Six Referendums
Michigan and North Dakota vote on whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use, and Missouri and Utah for medical use.
Daniel Nichanian Oct 18, 2018
2018 Election: Oklahoma Legalizes Medical Marijuana
But prospect of a vote on recreational marijuana unexpectedly fades. This article is part of the Political Report’s coverage of criminal justice in the 2018 elections. In a June 26 referendum, Oklahomans approved Question 788, which legalizes the medical use of marijuana, 57 percent to 43 percent. This expansive measure enables doctors to license the use […]
2018 Election Preview: Michigan Will Vote on Recreational Marijuana
Recreational marijuana initiative headlines Michigan’s November ballot
Daniel Nichanian Aug 16, 2018