A Budget Must Reflect Our Values, and That Means Investing in Communities

We need a budget that reflects our values and invests in justice. That means housing assistance, aid for those excluded from federal pandemic funds, language access, and legal counsel for immigrants.

By Jim Sullivan

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The Start of Recreational Cannabis Sales is a Big Moment. Budget Season Might be a Bigger One.

A day before recreational cannabis sales start, it's a momentous 4/20. But it's just one part of a pivotal moment. Between now and June, budget negotiations will determine where cannabis tax revenue for social justice goes. And we have to get it right the first time.

By Ami Kachalia

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Communities Should Decide How Cannabis Revenue is Spent

New Jersey begins its process to repair harms by reinvesting in communities harmed by the drug war – but people impacted most must lead the way.

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