Republicans lawmakers said they did not want to rush a bill legalizing marijuana sales, while Democrats argued that a delay would embolden the illegal market.

The General Assembly voted to legalize marijuana, but it wouldn’t go into effect until 2024. Northam doesn’t want to wait.

“There is no reason why those who’ve paid their debt to society should be locked out of this industry any longer,” said Councilmember Robert White.

David Grosso’s bill, set to be introduced Tuesday, would expunge marijuana convictions.

Higher Focus is no more.

“D.C. has spoken when it comes to marijuana policy and its our obligation as the city’s elected leaders to carry out the will of the people.”

They said they were going to burn a temple on the Mall, and they did.

“Even though this is about a nightmare—the war on drugs—this event is really positive and inclusive. That’s the root motivation,” says Robert Haferd, a civil rights attorney and one of the event organizers.

A little bit of Burning Man is coming to the National Mall.

After three years, Capitol Hemp is back open.