Marijuana Policy Project

On behalf of all of us on the team here at MPP, have a safe and happy 4/20!

Cannabis and its natural extracts do not belong on the Schedule at all. Building support for federal legalization through bills like the CAOA is vitally important to push cannabis towards full de-scheduling. blog.mpp.org/blog/full-fede…

The Idaho Secretary of State announced that the medical cannabis initiative will not appear on the November ballot. Idaho remains one of the final holdouts in the country, denying patients safe, legal, and natural access to treatment. blog.mpp.org/blog/idaho-med…

"The campaign put in their best effort while working in challenging conditions and with a limited budget. In today’s political landscape, robust funding is critical for a campaign’s success." -Bridget Spiddle, MPP's public policy coordinator forbes.com/sites/ajherrin…

Virginia's neighboring states will all feel the impact of the state ending prohibition. Cannabis advocates and lawmakers must leverage this momentum to push for regulated markets that prioritize consumer safety, economic growth, and public health. blog.mpp.org/blog/virginia-…

Alaska legalized cannabis more than a decade ago, but many residents still lived with the consequences of past convictions for conduct that is now legal. alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alaskan…

This July 4th, we celebrate how far we’ve come, from the hemp seeds planted by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at the time of America’s founding, to the regulated cannabis markets of today. blog.mpp.org/blog/this-july…

Don’t miss this limited run of USA 250 apparel! Every purchase directly supports MPP's ongoing work to end the failed war on cannabis and restore the freedoms that should have been ours all along. shop.mpp.org/collections/all

Five years after becoming the first state in the South to legalize cannabis possession, Virginia will finally allow adult-use sales! blog.mpp.org/blog/virginia-…

MPP will be monitoring the rescheduling proceedings closely, and even in the face of an opaque administrative process, the outcome could positively impact patients and consumers across the nation and help us continue to advance our mission. blog.mpp.org/blog/dea-resch…

MPP is marking America's 250th anniversary with limited-edition apparel that illustrates the unbreakable connection between cannabis freedom and the ongoing struggle to secure liberty and justice for all. Shop now to fuel the fight for cannabis freedom! shop.mpp.org/collections/all

It's clear that Pennsylvanians are in support of legalizing adult-use cannabis. It's past time for the legislature to make that a reality. marijuanamoment.net/pennsylvania-v…

A safe, regulated, and legal cannabis industry is vital for Massachusetts. Tomorrow, a powerful coalition, including public health experts, doctors, and local mayors, will be gathering to make their voices heard and protect the progress we've made. stoptherepealma.com

States that have legalized recreational cannabis have collected more than $28 billion in tax revenue over the past roughly 12 years, according to a new report from the cannabis policy reform group Marijuana Policy Project. Read more: forbes.com/sites/dariosab… Photo: John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

"Notably, current teen marijuana use rates have declined 56 percent decrease since 2011, which was the year before Colorado voters approved recreational legalization." marijuanamoment.net/fewer-colorado…

Virginia lawmakers agreed to increase the current civil fine for public consumption ($25) to a staggering fine of $250. This is too steep an increase for many Virginians currently struggling with affordability issues. blog.mpp.org/blog/virginia-…

"Legal adult-use markets have become powerful economic engines, creating thousands of new jobs and small business opportunities across the country." -Adam J. Smith, MPP's Executive Director forbes.com/sites/dariosab…

Increasing the fines for public consumption by 900% is unduly harsh. Further, data proves that cannabis laws are enforced unequally, with people of color and poorer Virginians bearing the brunt of enforcement. marijuanamoment.net/advocacy-group…

At MPP, we know that ending cannabis prohibition is inextricably connected to securing civil rights for all. blog.mpp.org/blog/mpp-honor…

A new Marijuana Policy Project analysis shows that states have generated more than $28 billion in recreational cannabis tax revenue since the first markets came online—with some states now generating more revenue from legal marijuana than from alcohol. marijuanamoment.net/states-have-ge…

In 2025 alone, states reported $4.5 billion in tax revenue from adult-use sales, with many states designating the tax revenues from these transactions to support vital budget priorities including education, public safety, and community-building projects. blog.mpp.org/blog/mpp-repor…