 The governor of Pennsylvania, Democrat Tom Wolf, announced that September first would be the launch of a month long cannabis pardon project, aimed at expediting the process for thousands of Pennsylvanians.
Governor Wolf said in a press release, “I am committed to doing everything in my power to support Pennsylvanians who have been adversely affected by a minor marijuana offense on their record.” Pennsylvania already has a process for clearing records, but this new month long project is a special one time opportunity to have your application expedited. Applications will be accepted from September 1st through 30th by the Pennsylvania state Board of Pardons, which is chaired by Lieutenant Governor, Democrat John Fetterman. Fetterman has been a long time supporter of cannabis, and is also currently running for state senator. Fetterman said, “Nobody should be turned down for a job, housing, or volunteering at your child’s school because of some old nonviolent weed charge, especially given that most of us don’t even think this should be illegal." Governor Wolf echoed those sentiments saying, “This pardon project has the potential to open the door for thousands of Pennsylvanians— the college grad looking to start their career, the grandparent who’s been wanting chaperone a field trip, or any Pennsylvanian who’s been told ‘no’ for much needed assistance.” While other state Democrats largely praised the announcement, a spokesman for House Majority Leader, Republican Kerry Benninghoff, said it’s, “outside the normal scope of the pardons process, lacks serious oversight, and does even more to pick winners and losers in the criminal justice reform process.” According to the most recent polling, a 58% majority of Pennsylvanians support legalization. Comments are closed.
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