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Ashwani Jain: Legalize marijuana, expunge the records of those imprisoned

I will make Maryland move to fully legalize marijuana and allow for safe cultivation and distribution. This help generate needed revenue to pay for my Maryland Now Plan. By beginning/increasing cultivation to arable land in locations like Frederick County, the Upper Eastern Shore and even urban farms in Baltimore City, we can boost our agriculture sector and increase revenues for our local and state economy.
Source: Medium.com posting on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race May 14, 2021

Ashwani Jain: Treat drug use as a public health crisis, not a crime

We need to treat drug use and addiction for what it truly is--not a crime that can be corrected with punishment, but a public health crisis requiring support for those suffering. Criminalizing opioid addiction disproportionately affects low-income communities, indigenous communities, and communities of color. We can move past the scourge of drug use in our communities but we need to do it through support for those most in need, rather than pushing those in need to have to hide their problem.
Source: Medium.com posting on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race May 14, 2021

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