The unofficial 4/20 marijuana holiday is being celebrated by lawmakers and government agencies across the U.S., and in some cases they are openly celebrating it. Several posts have been made to highlight past reforms and to pledge to continue to work on the issue.
The cannabis community celebrates Thursday, but politicians are increasingly using it to push for reform. This year is no exception. Top congressional lawmakers will even speak about the issue in , a first of its kind event held inside the Capitol Building during the holiday.
The culture is being influenced by officials at all levels of government. The number of legislators and government agencies who use 4/20 as a platform to discuss marijuana policy is growing year over year. This highlights how the legalization campaign has transformed marijuana from being viewed as a taboo into a social norm.
What do politicians, office-seekers, and federal agencies say about 4/20?
Federal agencies
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FDA Drug Information (@FDA_Drug_Info April 20, 2019
Today’s 4/20! Here are some #TBT findings that you might find interesting. Weed would like to remind you that high heels are still illegal under federal law, except for products containing no more than 0.3% of THC. Blunter info can be found here: https://t.co/mpDMAVe7lq #ProhibitedItemsWeek pic.twitter.com/wQaHLMRRcH
TSA (@TSA 20 April 2023
Know the risks before you celebrate #420day. Cannabis has been associated with mental illness. To learn more about the dangers associated with cannabis use, visit https://t.co/soW9ErUIr1
— @DEALouisville (@dealouisville) April 20, 2023
Members of Congress
Happy 420 to those who continue to fight against unjust laws and to the majority of Americans that they represent.
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) April 20, 2023
The prohibition of marijuana costs taxpayers billions and results in the criminalization of millions, especially people of color. It’s time for marijuana to be decriminalized at the federal level.
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) April 20, 2023
All who celebrate 4/20, Happy 4/20!
We need to celebrate this occasion by legalizing marijuana and making the industry more accessible for those who were unjustly criminalized. This will ensure that Black and Brown communities are not incarcerated, while others make millions
— Congressman Jamaal Bowman (@RepBowman) April 20, 2023
State and local agencies
Happy Holidaze to New York!
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.#NYcannabis #420day— NYS Office of Cannabis Management April 20, 2019 HTML0
Political parties and elected officials from local and state governments
Happy 420 Day to all! pic.twitter.com/4OvkgloCsn
L. Louise Lucas April 20th, 2023
We forced a referendum to legalize it and bring in more tax dollars & benefits for chronically sick Hoosiers.
When House Republicans say “no,” House Dems say “Yes, we cannabis.”https://t.co/Ehw1HjB9vG pic.twitter.com/MP0bPZO5WQ
Indiana House Democrats April 20, 2019 HTML0
Take it from Rep. @SummersH99: it’s high time we legalize cannabis in Indiana.https://t.co/iPyJKWikgi pic.twitter.com/8x3Xhy5xPs
Indiana House Democrats (@inhsedems). 20 April 2023
Remember, thanks to the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act 2022 …. and @CMMcDuffie, this is a tax-free week for Medical Cannabis.
ICYMI.
Read the details of the law here: https://t.co/8rO0zP7wDM
— Phil Mendelson (@ChmnMendelson) April 20, 2023
Brands and advocacy groups also join in the celebration this year. They promote various campaigns and products.
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