Cookies Dispensary Owner Alicia Deals Fights to Free Her Father Robert Deals, Serving 18-Year Sentence For Cannabis

Stephen Post • January 3, 2024

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Alicia Deals is a trailblazer in Arizona's cannabis industry and a driving force behind the movement for business success and social justice reform. As a partner with Berner in Arizona's first Cookies dispensary, Alicia embodies the entrepreneurial spirit reshaping the cannabis landscape. However, her journey is not solely defined by business accomplishments; it intertwines with a profound personal mission.


Alicia stands at the forefront of advocacy, collaborating with Berner and Last Prisoner Project (LPP) in a relentless pursuit: the release of her father, incarcerated due to outdated cannabis-related laws. Her dedication extends beyond entrepreneurship; it embodies a strong belief in correcting injustices and championing reform within an industry she passionately serves.


In this conversation, we discuss Alicia's dynamic role as an entrepreneur, advocate, and catalyst for change. Her partnership with Berner and LPP underscores her commitment to the larger societal impact of cannabis laws, striving to right the wrongs and pave a path toward justice.  Alicia shares her experiences, motivations, and the compelling intersections between entrepreneurship, advocacy, and family-driven activism in the area of cannabis reform.


Thank you, Alicia, for taking the time to speak with us and sharing your fascinating journey. Your advocacy for cannabis justice reform has been such an inspiration. Could you introduce yourself and share the personal story behind your passion to enact change within the cannabis justice space? 


My name is Alicia Deals. I'm from Phoenix, Arizona. I'm a cannabis entrepreneur and came into the industry in 2022 as a social equity license holder and winner.


How has your experience been since entering the legal cannabis space as the first Black woman to own an Arizona dispensary?


Like all things in life, it has its positive points, its setbacks, and drawbacks, but it has been a wonderful journey.


With the success of your Cookies location, the legal cannabis industry has been good to you and has been a blessing to you in so many ways. For anyone on the outside looking in, your story sounds like a dream. With such a wonderful journey, lets get into why we are speaking today. 


As it has been a blessing, it also has been my family's biggest burden. My father, Robert Deals, was given 18 years in prison for a cannabis charge. He's in the 12th year of that prison sentence. I have been advocating for him since day one through the grace of a turn of events in life, I've been using my growing voice to continue to advocate for him on a bigger platform. Cannabis, as I said, has been a burden and a blessing, and I'm duly set with a motive and intention to bridge the gap between those who have suffered and those who have benefited based on cannabis.


Can you tell us just a little bit about what happened with your dad?


He was here in Arizona in 2011, roughly a year or so before legalization came out, and it seemed to be a heavy push to incarcerate as many people as possible behind the plant, so he was "wrong place, wrong time”. Someone was trying to buy cannabis; someone turned out to be the police. So the police show up, and they charge him, the man sitting on the couch, with everything they charged the owner of the home with. He filed for malicious prosecution, and it snowballed. It got real-real, real quick, and it put us in the biggest battle of our lives with numerous attorneys. None of the charges were pled down. He had many mitigating factors. He's a tenure Air Force veteran, a husband of over 30 years, a father, a grandfather, a community advocate, and a leader in many ways, and they showed no grace or remorse in any way, shape, or form. They gave him multiple enhancements. Essentially, he tried to plead out. They gave him flat time. No back time. So, as it stands, he's done 12 years, but only 10 of those years count. They did not accredit him a single day in 22 months in the county. He fought the case for almost two years from the county, and they did not accredit him a single day. Many of the factors, even when I say them back, are just so unbelievable, so harsh. It's a complete injustice, but he never stopped fighting. I mean, to get that amount of time is devastating, and a lot of people give up. But through the grace of God, he never stopped fighting. We have made it back in court with some newly discovered evidence. He filed a post-conviction relief petition; we're waiting on the State's response. So, by the grace of God, we do believe this 12-round, heavyweight fight will end here. We are heavyweight champions, 12 rounds! So we're fighting, and I'm so grateful.


Something I think a lot of people get wrong is about who is in prison, why they're in prison, and what type of people go to prison. Even though you were still a very young woman when your dad was incarcerated, you were about 22, you were fortunate to have been able to spend your childhood with him. Can you share a little bit about Robert Deals as a man and as a father?


That is a very unfair stigmatization. We shouldn't say that everyone in jail is a bad person and that they belong there, and it's not to say everyone is innocent, but there are a lot of people doing a lot more time than they should do, especially based on cannabis. Robert Deals is a great man. He's been a wonderful father to me. He's been there for me from day one. I have one younger sister. We were the center of his life. He's always been a protector and a provider. He had some issues when my grandmother died. It just left him in a different place, but he continued to want to provide in any way that he could. I think that's what led to him being around certain people he should not have been, but still, they were buying cannabis. It doesn't justify him being there or what they were doing, but it was just cannabis.


Robert Joseph is a wonderful man. He's also a minister. He's been a licensed minister for over 20 years. He does Bible studies and youth mentoring while serving his time. He just recently sent me all of his certificates. We were preparing his clemency package, and it was just amazing to see all that he has achieved; he has about two hundred certificates. He's a good man with a good heart who would help anyone and deserves to be home.


You have three children, 10, 13, and 15. Have they been able to form a proper bond with their Grandfather with him being incarcerated for most, if not all, of their lives?


My son has never seen his Grandfather outside of a visitation room or an orange jumpsuit. My daughters were much too young to even recall. That's another sad part of it all: not having those memories. When people were asking me for pictures of my father, and of me with him, we don't have any pictures in the last decade. Arizona DOC does not have picture day, or when you go for a visit, we can't take pictures, so we literally have no pictures of him over the last decade. My children don't know him outside of a prison visitation room. People need to realize that's no way to serve society. I know some people don't agree with bringing children to prison visitations, but that is just another hard choice I had to make. I heard and saw an ad that said, "When you go to prison, everyone you love goes to prison." and it is literally as such, and that's how we've been living over the last decade.


That is such a great point. I try to stress often to people that it's not just the person incarcerated behind bars. The holidays are difficult for everyone. Just because you're home, it's still not the same because your loved one is incarcerated. When you look at the impact that your father, being incarcerated for all these years, has had on you, him, your family, your kids, what would you want people to know is the most harmful part about that?


It's a definite ripple effect. As you say, it affects us all, and in different ways, and from the head down. The most difficult part about it is the injustice of it all. Not everyone is innocent, he's not completely innocent, but the crime doesn't fit the time. It just does not fit. And in his case, where everyone else that was in the house is home…they've been home! All of his co-defendants have been home for 5+ years, and he's still there. It's that part when you know it's just not right, and it's time that you can never get back. You don't get back those holidays. You don't get back those anniversaries. It's the time, and we know our time on this earth is the most valuable thing, it truly is. People get up every day, trading 8 hours a day for whatever menial amount of money. It's time that matters, and we can never get it back.


Now that you are in the cannabis space, what does your dad think about it? 


It's more than irony, right? It is the most divine opportunity. How it came together for us is just an undeniable factor that we are here to bring change and awareness for all in this situation or in similar situations. When we were awarded the license, my dad was in the 11th year of his prison sentence, they chose us as Number 11. We founded Life Changers on 11/11/21, so those will be my forever lottery numbers.  This is a divine opportunity that we will bring to the forefront. I've come into the industry, and I just continue to be amazed. Not only was I the first woman of color to open a dispensary in Arizona, but the first to bring the large Cookies brand to Arizona. I didn't know at the time that the founder of Cookies, Berner, had a miraculous story of his own with the Number 1111 that tied to his mother. Everything in life runs full circle, and when things like that align and match, it just gives me the strength and the courage to continue going. I knew I was on the right path, doing the right thing, and it's only going to get better. He's gonna come home, and we're gonna help many, many others come home as well.


As a successful person in the cannabis space, who is still being negatively impacted by cannabis criminalization, what does cannabis reform look like to you? What would you see as the first step to righting the wrongs done by cannabis prohibition?


It's ironic that we are talking about a plant, but my answer is to get to the root of the issue. The demonization and criminalization of the plant in the first place, this is the issue. We have to start by decriminalizing the plant as a whole. There are still states where it's completely illegal, which is completely absurd. We're on the right track, and we're getting there, but it needs to move much faster and go straight to the root of the problem. Cannabis has been a Schedule One drug for far too long. It's absurd when half of the country is operating delivery services. Obviously, immediate release for those who are still incarcerated. As you said, your eyes have been opened going through this journey, it opened my eyes to how many people are truly suffering, and as you know, there are people with even worse stories than ours. Get to the root of it. Decriminalize, Decarcerate, and then start expunging records. Help those that are incarcerated and those that have obtained records from the plant and move forward with a true and positive approach to the plant. This is truly a medicinal plant, and the criminalization and demonization of it came from the supposed war on drugs. I feel a lot of it is rooted in targeting communities of color. Many of these extreme sentences, I feel are based on color. Someone can have 10 pounds and get probation, but I could be sitting on the couch when they were supposed to come with it, and you give me 18 years. It's the absurdity and hypocrisy of it all. The national average for manslaughter is only 10 years. Let's be fair across the board, and let's just be real and transparent about it. Cannabis has caused harm to no one. Right now, it may be a crime to have a joint in your pocket in a particular state, but who and what in the world are you harming? No one and nothing. It's crime equals capital. If they can demonize the plant and demonize you, the prison is a new plantation. The change must come from the top down. Decriminalization is the very, very first step, and it has to be done.


So what action do you want to see people take in terms of supporting your father in his release efforts? What can those who read your words and hear your story do to make their voices heard, to let those in power know that we don't want Robert Deals in jail for cannabis or anyone else for that matter?


We have a change.org petition. We also have a call to action campaign through you, Last Prisoner Project: #FREE ROBERT DEALS. We're calling for clemency. People can send a letter directly to the Governor's office by going to the LPP website Take Action page. And just saying his name. We have initiated Freedom Fridays. Unfortunately, especially as people of color, many of us know someone who is in jail, who is going to jail, who may have just come home from jail...support them. The littlest things matter, like you said, the holidays can be so depressing. Just a letter, even from someone you don't know, can help. That's why the LPP Holiday Letter-Writing drive is so important. It will take all of us caring about those incarcerated. If you know someone incarcerated, saying their name on Freedom Fridays is a push for change. We're also initiating Life Changers Law Firm, which will assist in the fight. First and foremost, we have to mount a strong defense to stop our people from going to prison in the unfortunate event. If they do end up there, support them and give them a bridge when they come home and it will bring true change. 


You are surely going to be on the right side of things when it is said and done. Your father, as well as the other tens of thousands of people incarcerated for cannabis, are blessed to have someone like yourself, Berner, and other people in the industry who care and are willing to continue to speak out until change happens. What would you like to impress upon our readers as the most important takeaway from this conversation? 


Not having your dad around for some of the most important times in your life, like the birth of your children, and the opening of your store, are milestone events that he unfortunately had to miss, and those are the things that people really need to understand this is a negative ripple effect on our communities and this country as a whole. Veterans Day was particularly hard this year. Too many veterans are punished for cannabis. No one who has served this country should be sitting in prison for cannabis.


Does that make you feel like, "No, those in power don't care about veterans”?


Very much so. Who Robert Deals was as a man was never even considered, or spoken of. The judge didn't even read his provided character letters at sentencing. My father even asked "Well, my God, judge, did you even read my character letters?" to which his reply was "Oh, no." before quickly thumbing through them. There was no care, no concern, no sympathy of any kind, no respect in any regard. Yes, he's a 10+ year Air Force veteran from Illinois. That's how we even came to the valley. He was stationed in Arizona, and my parents had me and my sister. He served his country, his community, and his family, he deserves to be home.

 

As thrilled as I am to see individuals walk out of those gates, one person at a time is not enough.  Of course,  when your father comes home, it will feel great, but it’s a drop in this big bucket, and that's why mass releases are crucial. 


It's unexplainable. It doesn't add up in any reference. It can't be justified on any day, and there's no way we should have to keep fighting this battle, but I believe we're coming to an end.



One last question from one Daddy's Girl to another... Do you believe your dad is proud of you? 


Yes, yes he is. Opening Cookies was not only a win, but a vindication. It was a way to send my dad the message that 'God had not forgotten us. God's not mad about cannabis, Dad, you don't deserve this. This is wrong, and we're going to fix it and help so many others in the process". You have to take some bitter with the sweet. My dad always says "We haven't just survived this...We've thrived in this!" He's elated about it all, and I know it gives him hope in and of itself, that he's coming home and knowing he's not a bad person, and he didn't deserve this. Our love as a family has grown so much stronger. When you don't have anybody but each other, those who really love you, are going to prison with you. Some had forgotten us, had mocked us, but now stand in awe.


By Stephen Post April 22, 2025
At the Last Prisoner Project (LPP), we know that true justice means more than legalization—it means clearing the records of those who were criminalized under outdated cannabis laws. Today, we celebrate a major step forward in that fight for justice as Governor Wes Moore signs SB 432, the Expungement Reform Act of 2025 , into law. In Maryland, where Governor Wes Moore made history last year by issuing the nation’s most sweeping cannabis pardon order, we are now happy to see this next step in reform. A criminal record—whether for a conviction or even just an arrest—can create lasting obstacles to employment, housing, education, and other opportunities. The impact is not just personal; according to research from the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the U.S. economy loses between $78 and $87 billion annually due to employment barriers faced by people with criminal records. These collateral consequences compound the injustices of the War on Drugs and disproportionately affect communities already marginalized by systemic inequities. SB 432 simplifies the expungement process, removing unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles and making it easier for individuals to clear their records. The bill will help thousands of Marylanders—many of whom have already served their sentences—access new opportunities and contribute fully to their communities. “People in Maryland were living with the unconscionable reality that any probation violation, from a missed appointment to even decades-old possession of small amounts of now legal cannabis, categorically barred them from ever expunging their record,” said Heather Warnken, Executive Director of the Center for Criminal Justice Reform at the University of Baltimore School of Law . “The Expungement Reform Act has addressed this and more, removing barriers to opportunity for thousands held back by their past record. Like Governor Moore’s historic mass pardon, this victory is the product of true partnership, and an incredible step forward for our state.” SB 432 builds on the momentum of Governor Moore’s bold action in 2024, when he issued the largest cannabis pardon order in U.S. history, granting relief to over 175,000 Marylanders with low-level cannabis convictions . However, as we have long emphasized, a pardon—while powerful—does not automatically clear someone’s record. Until now, many of those same individuals still had to navigate a complicated, costly, and often inaccessible process to obtain full relief. Now, thanks to the passage of SB 432, that process will become significantly more accessible—and, in key cases, automatic. This is a vital step toward making sure the promise of cannabis reform includes real, tangible outcomes for those most affected by prohibition. “At Last Prisoner Project, our mission is to secure freedom and rebuild the lives of those disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs,” said Liz Budnitz, Lead Counsel of the Cannabis Justice Initiative at Last Prisoner Project , who was present at the signing ceremony. “SB 432 embodies the idea that legalization must come with justice and repair for those who paid the price for misguided drug policies. We are proud to support reforms like this bill and look forward to continuing to advocate for policies that prioritize the full reintegration of justice-impacted individuals.” Adrian Rocha, LPP’s Policy Director and a member of Governor Moore’s expungement roundtable , added, "Last Prisoner Project commends Governor Wes Moore for signing SB 432, the Expungement Reform Act of 2025, into law. By creating a more efficient and accessible pathway for individuals to expunge cannabis-related convictions and seek post-conviction relief, this bill is a crucial step in addressing the harms caused by decades of cannabis criminalization in Maryland. We are thrilled that more Marylanders will now be able to move forward with their lives, access new opportunities, and contribute fully to their communities.” Maryland now joins 12 other states that have implemented state-initiated expungement for certain offenses, recognizing that individuals should not be required to navigate complex legal systems to obtain relief they are already entitled to. This victory represents not just a legislative achievement, but a powerful moment of healing and restoration. We thank Governor Moore, the Maryland General Assembly, and all our partners and advocates who helped make this bill a reality. But our work is far from over. Cannabis justice means full, automatic relief—not just in Maryland, but across the country. And at the Last Prisoner Project, we’re committed to making that vision real. Watch the full bill signing below and read past coverage here .
By Stephen Post April 17, 2025
Thursday, April 17th (Washington D.C.) - As Americans across the country celebrate the 4/20 cannabis holiday this weekend, tens of thousands of people remain incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses, licensed cannabis businesses are struggling, community uplift funds are stalled, and the federal government's cannabis reclassification process is in limbo. Despite significant progress in cannabis legalization, with 24 states and Washington, D.C. legalizing adult-use cannabis, the fight for full legalization and retroactive relief is more urgent than ever. To mobilize the 70% of the public that supports legalization into political pressure, the Cannabis Unity Coalition, the largest bipartisan coalition of cannabis advocacy, industry, and grassroots organizations, is mobilizing for the Cannabis Unity Week of Action , taking place April 29th - May 1st, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This multi-day event will unite advocates, impacted individuals, and industry leaders to pressure Congress and the Trump administration to fully legalize cannabis and implement retroactive relief measures for those affected by prohibition-era policies. The week will start on Tuesday with a congressional press conference in the morning followed by a welcome ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center starting at 2pm. Wednesday will be dedicated to our Lobby Day where attendees will meet with their elected officials on Capitol Hill to advocate for cannabis reform. Lastly, events will conclude Thursday evening with a Cannabis Freedom Rally outside the White House from 4-9pm to honor those still incarcerated for cannabis and demand their freedom via presidential clemency. As part of our 4/20 clemency campaign , Ben & Jerry’s will be joining the rally to serve free ice cream to help build awareness and mobilize grassroots efforts to demand clemency from governors across the country. The Cannabis Unity Coalition is made up of a broad array of advocate groups span across political boundaries and includes members of the Marijuana Justice Coalition (MJC) like Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Veterans Cannabis Coalition, and Parabola Center; members of the Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) like the Reason Foundation and Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP); Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), which is a member of both coalitions; and industry groups like, National Craft Cannabis Coalition, National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), Asian Cannabis Roundtable, and National Association of Black Cannabis Lawyers (NABCL), Freedom Grow, Marijuana Justice, Doctors for Drug Policy Reform, United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), Supernova Women, Minorities for Medical Marijuana, DCMJ, Just Leadership USA (JLUSA), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Coalition for Drug Legalization and the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), Mission Green, Latinas in Cannabis, the Equity Trade Network, Cannademix, and Free My Weed Man. “False conservatives and cheerleaders for big government have, for decades, hidden behind the drug war as a justification for a government that’s so intrusive it can monitor whether peaceful people have a few grams of cannabis in their pocket.” Said Geoffrey Lawrence of the REASON foundation . “The PATRIOT Act equates marijuana users with terrorists and erects a massive surveillance state to spy on the financial transactions of every American, whether or not they smoke marijuana. And for what? Marijuana users are not inherently violent criminals and the federal government should have no role in the criminalization of this natural substance.” "Working people deserve a better deal when it comes to criminal justice reform, specifically in Cannabis," said Hugh Giordano, UFCW Labor Union Representative . "Working people can't afford legal costs when dealing the Cannabis offenses, which can lead to unfair sentencing and harm working communities." "Regardless of which party is in control of Congress and the White House, ending federal marijuana criminalization and repairing harms caused by it remains a top priority for the Drug Policy Alliance. As long as marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, communities of color and low-income people will continue to suffer the most through incarceration, family separation, and economic hardship due to marijuana arrests.” Said Maritza Perez, Director of Federal Affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance. “With federal marijuana legalization enjoying majority support across all political affiliations, efforts like the Cannabis Unity Week of Action that bring together groups from a variety of political ideologies should show Congress and the White House that ending federal marijuana prohibition is an issue everyone can get behind." Bill Levers, CEO of Freedom Grow, said, “Unity Day 2025 represents a long-overdue collective awakening. At Freedom Grow, we’ve dedicated years to uplifting the voices and lives of people still serving time for cannabis convictions—people forgotten by the system while the industry thrives. This day in Washington D.C. is about more than policy—it’s about people. It’s about showing lawmakers, and the nation, that there’s a unified, unstoppable force demanding not just the descheduling of cannabis, but true retroactive justice. When we stand united with all other prisoner outreach programs, we send a clear message: cannabis freedom isn’t freedom until it includes everyone—especially those who paid the highest price.” "The legal cannabis industry proudly provides adult consumers and medical patients with safe, lab-tested, high-quality products while supporting hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs and generating billions in tax revenue. Despite this progress, outdated federal prohibition policies continue to jeopardize public safety by preventing the legal industry from reaching its full potential to displace the illicit marijuana market — even as a supermajority of voters support federal reform.” Said Aaron Smith, Executive Director of the National Cannabis Industry Association . “We look forward to once again participating in this Unity Week of Action, standing with our partners and fellow advocates to call for a more equitable, compassionate, and sensible approach to federal cannabis policy." Jason Ortiz, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Last Prisoner Project said, "No matter who is in office we will not stop pushing for legalization until we finally end the war on our community. There are still hundreds of thousands of cannabis arrests every year and we will remind Congress that the vast majority of our country, and even 55% of republicans, support legalization. Now it’s on us to push congress to do the right thing, and that’s exactly what we intend to do this Unity Week.” As more organizations join our fight, individuals interested in attending Cannabis Unity Week can sign up for updates here . Additionally, if you have any questions, you can read this FAQ document or watch our recorded information session for more info. Those who can’t join us in D.C. can still participate virtually by contacting your federal representatives to #DecriminalizeNow, urging your governor to grant clemency to those in your state, and following along through livestream. Learn more and take action at LPP.la/CannabisUnityWeek . Press contact: Stephen Post LPP Communications Manager stephen@lastprisonerproejct.org
By Stephen Post April 10, 2025
This 4/20, Last Prisoner Project (LPP) and Ben & Jerry’s are joining forces to urge governors across the country to grant clemency to those still incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses. While millions of Americans now legally purchase and profit from cannabis, thousands will remain behind bars for nonviolent cannabis convictions. Through a nationwide digital campaign and on-the-ground events, Ben & Jerry’s and LPP are encouraging supporters to take direct action by signing petitions, contacting governors, and sharing stories of those unjustly imprisoned. Despite broad bipartisan support and growing momentum for legalization and retroactive relief, states with and without legalized adult-use cannabis continue to incarcerate individuals like Antonio Wyatt , who is behind bars in Kansas, and Robert Deals , who is still serving a lengthy sentence in Arizona. “It is unacceptable that while legal cannabis generates billions in tax revenue, states still incarcerate people like Antonio Wyatt and Robert Deals who are serving time for the same thing,” said Sarah Gersten, Executive Director of Last Prisoner Project . “Governors have the power to right this wrong, and we’re calling on them to act now.” The urgency behind this campaign is clear. States continue to enact and enforce outdated cannabis laws—Kansas still maintains full prohibition, while Arizona incarcerates individuals for cannabis-related offenses despite a booming legal market. Meanwhile, public support for clemency is overwhelming; an ACLU poll found that 84% of Americans favor releasing those still behind bars for cannabis offenses. Calls for governors to grant state-level clemency have only been answered by a few leaders like Maryland’s Wes Moore , while many others have failed to act, leaving justice delayed for those still incarcerated. As part of ground efforts, Ben & Jerry’s will be joining the Cannabis Unity Week of Action in D.C. from April 29th-May 1st, serving ice cream to build public awareness and mobilize grassroots efforts to demand clemency from governors like Katie Hobbs (AZ) and Laura Kelly (KS) . Ben & Jerry’s will also be joining LPP to scoop ice cream at PuffDao’s 4/20 Buds and Bites event at PleasureMed in West Hollywood, CA. Supporters can help make this a #420ForFreedom by taking the following actions: ✅ Send a letter to your governor urging for cannabis clemency ✅ Sign petitions and share stories for Antonio Wyatt (KS) and Robert Deals (AZ) ✅ Join the Cannabis Unity Week of Action ✅ Amplify the call for justice by sharing on socials with our #420ForFreedom toolkit ✅ Donate to support our constituents with direct financial support We are grateful for Ben & Jerry’s and all of our 420 For Freedom partners who are supporting us this year including Sunset Lake CBD , The Majority Report Radio , Vessel , Verdi , The Tea House , Dialed in Gummies , Buds Goods , WNC CBD , Jeeter , Counselle Collection , Tree House Cannabis , Ethos , Silver Therapeutics , North Atlantic Seed Co. , Releaf Center , The Peach Fuzz , Cats Luck Vegan , and Police and Thieves (POT) and more. For those interested in supporting our 4/20 efforts, you can learn more at lpp.la/420 . Media contact: Stephen Post Strategic Communications Manager, Last Prisoner Project stephen@lastprisonerproejct.org