
Community Update: Baltimore City government creating Reparations Commission
The Baltimore City Council is currently considering legislation that will create the Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission (Bill 23-0353).
The Baltimore City Council is currently considering legislation that will create the Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission (Bill 23-0353).
After cannabis legalization, lawmakers must now preclude officers from relying on odor alone as pretext
On 3.9.2023 – LBS testified on SB 516 – a bill that regulates the recreational cannabis industry.
Amenda SB 516 to increase taxation on cannabis and fund reparations in Maryland.
In Maryland – this bill removes criminal penalties for possession of cannabis, above the civil limit, and removes criminal penalties for possession with intent to distribute.
We are urging that Senator Will Smith put SB 285 on the voting list for JPR.
Tell JPR to pass SB 51!
Our analysis of how the MD legalization of cannabis can benefit Black businesses.
https://youtu.be/2RXqciSTJJE On 2.17.2023 – LBS testified on House Bill 556 concerning reform and regulation of the cannabis industry. Lawrence Grandpre, discussed the necessity of high tax revenues to fund the
On 2.14.2023 – LBS testified in support of Senate Bill 285 – Authorizing Police Accountability Boards with independent investigatory powers.
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