The Future of Cannabis Reform in Kansas | Cannabis Justice Coalition - September 19th, 2026

The Future of Cannabis Reform in Kansas | Cannabis Justice Coalition | Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Cannabis Justice Coalition hosted a candidate town hall at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center to discuss the future of cannabis policy, medical access, and criminal justice reform in Kansas. Emceed by former U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom, the event featured brief candidate introductions, opening remarks by guest speaker State Senator Cindy Holscher, and a panel discussion with legislative candidates and reform advocates. Topics discussed include: Personal experiences with low-level cannabis enforcement and prohibition in Kansas Legislative pathways to medical and adult-use legalization Criminal justice reform, expungement, and restorative equity State tax revenue allocation, economic impact, and patient rights Master of Ceremonies: • Barry Grissom (Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas) Candidate Introductions: • Rep. Stephanie Clayton (House District 19) • Rob Hutchinson (House District 4 - Bourbon & Linn Counties) • Allison Hougland (House District 15) • Henry L. Johns (House District 5) • Kristin Schultz (House District 43) • Sherry Deabler (House District 14) • Rep. Susan Ruiz (House District 23) Special Guest Speaker: • State Sen. Cindy Holscher Featured Panelists: • Rep. Heather Meyer • Dolores Halbin • Leigh Carr (RN, Advocate) • Eric Kirsch • Peter Andreone Learn more about the Cannabis Justice Coalition and track candidate platforms across Kansas: https://www.cannabisjusticecoalition.org/ #CannabisJusticeCoalition #KansasPolitics #CannabisReform #JohnsonCountyKS #KansasLegislature #CandidateForum #BarryGrissom #CindyHolscher #DoloresHalbin #LeighCarr