Candace Newells Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Could Impact Louisiana Incarceration & Industry
April 9, 2021
Representative Candace Newell filed legislation HB 243 to decriminalize marijuana possession and distribution in Louisiana. Newell felt motivated to write this bill, Because I have seen the disparities in how people are treated in this state. Black and brown communities are treated far more harshly than others. Newell emphasized that the legislation would have a […]
