Marijuana Policy Project

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

From undoing the harms of prohibition to generating millions in state tax revenue, there are many compelling reasons to support cannabis policy reform. Everyone has a different "why." Which argument for legalization resonates with you the most? Let us know below!

A legal sales framework for adult-use cannabis would have generated critical tax revenue for communities and helped eliminate the unregulated illicit market. Gov. Spanberger's veto denies Virginia these benefits and ignores the clear will of the people. blog.mpp.org/blog/virginia-…

Louisiana should prioritize policies that are fair, evidence-based, and focused on actual public safety — not sweeping criminalization that traps ordinary people in the justice system. blog.mpp.org/blog/la-senate…

"This flies in the face of polls that continue to show that the citizens of Louisiana want to see prohibition end, not ramp up enforcement." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Southeast Legislative Manager marijuanamoment.net/louisiana-bill…

TOMORROW: Join us for a timely webinar conversation — The Hemp Ban and the Future of Regulated Cannabis! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Idaho is one of the most restrictive states on cannabis, and it continues to get worse. If you are a medical patient who would benefit from a program in Idaho, a caregiver, or a supportive medical professional, please share your story with us! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Pennsylvanians deserve a legislature that listens to them — not one that criminalizes them for choosing a plant safer than alcohol. blog.mpp.org/blog/pa-primar…

"If the goal is truly protecting children from cannabis, the evidence points toward regulation and education, not incarceration." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Southeast Legislative Manager nola.com/opinions/guest…

The pro-legalization advocacy organization Marijuana Policy Project put out a report culling data from the FBI's crime data explorer showing that states with legalized cannabis have seen dramatic decreases in marijuana-related arrests. law360.com/articles/24773…

For nearly five years, adult-use cannabis sales have remained illegal and unregulated in Virginia while the former governor blocked reform efforts with his veto pen. Virginia needs to end that sad tradition. blog.mpp.org/blog/virginia-…

Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 220 into law, which is the most significant expansion of Georgia's medical cannabis program to date! After years of being one of the most restrictive programs in the country, this is a major step forward for patients. blog.mpp.org/blog/georgia-b…

Join us for a webinar that will examine the latest developments in hemp and cannabis policy, and how advocates, industry leaders, regulators, and lawmakers are attempting to meet the challenges posed by this rapidly evolving landscape. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho turned in over 150,000 signatures in support of a medical cannabis program! Now, the Secretary of State has until June 30 to verify the signatures. blog.mpp.org/blog/idaho-med…

"It is now more important than ever for Idahoans to take the lead and pass a compassionate medical cannabis law." -Bridget Spiddle, MPP's public policy coordinator forbes.com/sites/ajherrin…

"Louisiana already incarcerates more people per capita than almost any jurisdiction on Earth. This bill would make that worse without making one single child safer." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Southeast legislative manager marijuanamoment.net/louisiana-bill…

"For decades, prohibitionists have made hysterical claims that legal, regulated cannabis markets put kids at risk, but the facts, as Sean Noble notes, have not borne that out." -Adam J. Smith, MPP's executive director forbes.com/sites/ajherrin…

Terrible news in Louisiana. A draconian bill to impose up to a year in jail for consuming cannabis within 2,000 feet of school property is headed to the Senate floor. It already passed the House of Representatives and the governor is pushing hard for it. blog.mpp.org/blog/louisiana…

Check out MPP's voter guide to the PA state House and Senate! mpp.org/states/pennsyl…

"The $1.8 billion figure illustrates the scale of Indiana’s illicit cannabis market, driven by 1.3 million residents who reported using cannabis in the past year, according to the report." mjbizdaily.com/news/study-ind…

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed into law a bill that will protect fire and rescue workers who use medical cannabis in their off-time! This bill’s passage is the result of a multi-year effort by firefighters and other advocates. blog.mpp.org/blog/md-off-du…