
‘A long time coming’ | expunged Grand Rapids dispensary owner praises Biden’s pardon against federal marijuana convictions
Author: Trevier GonzalezPublished: 7:02 PM EDT October 7, 2022Updated: 7:02 PM EDT October 7, 2022
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Though he’s now running a cannabis dispensary that’s been recognized for their social equity program, Pharmhouse Wellness founder Casey Kornoelje still recalls the challenges he faced when he was convicted on marijuana charges in 2004 and 2005.
“Myself personally, having gone through that experience a decent amount of labor discrimination, housing discrimination and education discrimination,” he said. “I can say firsthand that it is something that can be …