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“Greenlane recognizes its responsibility to assist in rectifying the inequality and injustice that persists in the cannabis space,” Aaron LoCascio, co-founder and CEO of Greenlane, says in a statement. “Last Prisoner Project has made incredible progress towards its mission and Greenlane is proud to contribute to such a committed and influential advocacy group that is generating meaningful change.”
Greenlane and LPP are also discussing further collaborations to direct a portion of the company’s profits towards supporting re-entry programs and criminal record expungement.
“Last Prisoner Project is extremely thankful for Greenlane’s generosity and support,” says Mary Bailey, managing director of LPP, in a statement. “Greenlane’s partnership brings us one step closer to reaching our fundraising goal and furthering our mission to bring social justice to the cannabis industry,” Baily says.
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This article was originally published on Weedmaps, and appears here with permission.
The holidays offer us time to decompress from a hectic year, reconnect with loved ones, reflect on what we ve lost, celebrate wins, and perhaps this year more than ever appreciate what we have. For weed lovers in legal states, it s both a gift and a privilege to have access to the plant and the right to use it safely. And as most of us know, tens of thousands of Americans still languish in prison for cannabis crimes while the industry thrives.
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