Considering New England’s 2020 Legalization Landscape
Sarah Gersten • February 17, 2020
2020 could be a momentous year for legalization in New England, with sweeping cannabis reforms currently being considered in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Originally published via
Four years ago, it seemed like cannabis legalization was a foregone conclusion for New England. Both
Yet, Vermont still has not legalized commercial sales, Massachusetts’ recreational rollout has been
Connecticut
Last Thursday was also a big day for cannabis legislation in Connecticut, where a governor-backed
New Hampshire
Last Thursday also saw the passage of the aptly named
Vermont
Last week, the Vermont Ways and Means Committee approved
Rhode Island
Feeling the pressure from surrounding states, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo said she was looking more closely at
This past Thanksgiving, Edwin Rubis shared his thoughts with us about spending another Thanksgiving behind prison walls, separated from his elderly mother, his sons, and his grandchildren:
Michael Masecchia spent decades shaping young lives as a beloved teacher and coach in Buffalo. Baseball, football, softball, and more, he dedicated himself to mentorship and community. But in 2019, his life was upended in an instant. A federal raid for cannabis, a swarm of law enforcement, and a harsh sentence threatened not just his freedom, but the very identity he had built. This is the story of how Michael survived the injustice, found purpose behind bars, and ultimately returned home, a story of resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of advocacy.
Featuring Carmelo Anthony, Omari Hardwick, Calvin “Megatron” Johnson, and other cultural icons, the NYC event united artists, advocates, and changemakers to advance cannabis justice.
