"We applaud Del. Lewis for his leadership to craft a legalization bill that is rooted in reparative justice, equity, and inclusion. It would release cannabis prisoners, expunge past convictions, reinvest in communities hardest hit by the war on drugs, train Marylanders for good jobs in cannabis, and create an industry that benefits disproportionately impacted communities. We are working with a coalition of organizations that are committed to legalizing marijuana in Maryland, and to getting legalization right and we hope to get this bill past the finish line in 2021," said Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies.