In 2019, the Whitmer administration oversaw the roll-out of state-licensed adult-use marijuana sales. As Governor, she has continued to publicly voice her support for legalization and for the need to enact legislation expunging the criminal records of low-level marijuana offenders. (Link)

In December 2022, Whitmer vetoed multiple cannabis-related bills, stating that they were “rushed through a lame duck session" and needed closer examination. 12/28/2022

"Consolidating multiple government functions into the newly named Cannabis Regulatory Agency will help us continue growing our economy and creating jobs," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "And to be blunt-safe, legal cannabis entrepreneurship, farming, and consumption helps us put Michiganders first by directing the large windfall of tax revenue from this new industry to make bigger, bolder investments in local schools, roads, and first responders." 2/11/2022

"I will be a 'Yes' vote on legalizing recreational marijuana. We have an opportunity to do this right. When we legalize marijuana, we need a governor who will tax it and regulate it so that we can #fixthedamnroads #midemdebate" 7/19/18

In 2019, the Whitmer administration oversaw the roll-out of state-licensed adult-use marijuana sales. As Governor, she has continued to publicly voice her support for legalization and for the need to enact legislation expunging the criminal records of low-level marijuana offenders. (Link)

“I am proud of the work we did to pass Prop 1 [Michigan’s adult-use marijuana initiative.] … Stay safe and have fun at Hash Bash 2019!” (Link)

“Governor Whitmer does not have the legal authority to unilaterally expunge marijuana convictions, but is open to discussing this issue with her legislative partners to ensure that residents do not bear a lifelong record for conduct that would now be legal at the state level.” (Link) 2019

Immediately following her election, Gov. Whitmer announced that she would pursue executive action to free those incarcerated for certain marijuana-related violations and to expunge the records of those with past convictions. "For conduct that would now we considered legal, no one should bear a lifetime record. We will start taking a look at that and taking actions early next year." (11/7/18) (Link)
During the election campaign, she announced that she was voting ‘yes' on the state's 2018 voter-initiated legalization initiative. (1/19/18) (Link)

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