WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 – PRESS RELEASE – LegalizeAmerica became the nation’s first Super PAC
devoted to reforming cannabis laws across the United States with its June 28
launch. The independent expenditure organization, created with support from
leading U.S. regulated cannabis companies, will work to raise the profile of
cannabis as a national issue in the 2024 election and beyond.
“Legalize America is committed to ending cannabis prohibition and
advancing expungement efforts and responsible use” said Legalize America Chair
Matt Harrell of Curaleaf. “We will use all available tools—including
scorecards, endorsements and targeted independent expenditure campaigns—to
advance cannabis reform, with the goal of creating a prosperous and equitable
cannabis industry.”
The latest Pew Research Center survey of
Americans’ views on cannabis found that 88% support legalizing either medical
or adult-use cannabis. Legalization has also been on the march in the states:
38 states and D.C. have medical cannabis programs, and 23 states and D.C. have
legalized adult use.
Notwithstanding this sweeping progress, Congress is stuck in the
past. Legalize America will help speed up the nation’s transformation on
cannabis reform.
“We believe the 2024 presidential election will be a pivotal
moment in the fight to end cannabis prohibition,” said Legalize America Secretary
Pete Meachum of Cronos Group. “We are laying the groundwork now to use
advertising, grassroots engagement, voter outreach and events to keep cannabis
front and center throughout the campaign.”
Legalize America will partner with high-profile public figures and
brands to raise funds to advance its reform agenda. The group will also explore
working with industry partners to enable customers at regulated cannabis
dispensaries to directly support the campaign through “round up” donations.
More information about Legalize America can be found at www.legalizeamerica.us.
