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Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

US Representatives Reintroduce Bipartisan PREPARE Act to Pave the Way for Federal Cannabis Legalization

Reps. Dave Joyce and Hakeem Jefferies are again sponsoring the legislation, which would create a process for the federal government to enact regulations should it lift the prohibition of cannabis.

April 17, 2023

Kentucky

Kentucky Governor ‘Proudly' Signs Medical Cannabis Bill

Gov. Andy Beshear inked legislation March 31 to legalize medical cannabis, one day after it passed the state Legislature.

March 31, 2023

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Hawaii Senate Passes Adult-Use Bill 23 Years After Medical Legalization

The legislation now heads to the lower chamber, where the House Speaker could delay its advancement in hopes of a “comprehensive” bill this summer.

March 8, 2023

Minnesota

Cannabis Legalization Gains Major Momentum in Minnesota

Under a Democratic trifecta in 2023, the North Star State’s end to prohibition appears imminent.

February 17, 2023

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

13 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2023

We're rolling out the official CBT crystal ball and taking a shot at which states will enact cannabis reform this year.

February 1, 2023

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Marijuana Policy Project Announces the Addition of Four New Members to Board of Directors

The new appointments to MPP's now nine-member board of directors include Betty Aldworth, Kim Napoli, Tom Roth and Barrington Rutherford.

January 23, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Advocates Push to Get Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on 2023 Ballot

The initiative, backed by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, has been cleared for signature gathering.

November 29, 2022

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

US Support for Cannabis Legalization Remains at Record 68%

Ideology, religiosity, age and party identification are the most significant predictors of cannabis attitudes, according to Gallup pollsters.

November 17, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Texas Congressman Compares ‘In It To Make Money’ Cannabis Industry to Slavery; Alabama Mayor Takes Issue

Rep. Pete Sessions’ comment came during a House subcommittee hearing on federal cannabis reform; Mayor Randall Woodfin called it offensive.

November 16, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Witnesses Stress Need For Cannabis Descheduling, Uniform Regulation at US House Hearing on Federal Reform

Cannabis advocates say that through federal reform, the U.S. government can work to ensure a thriving industry, social equity and justice in communities of color, treatment for veterans with PTSD and more while reducing the illicit market.

November 15, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

South Dakota Voters Say No to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

Unofficial election results show that voters defeated the measure with 53% in opposition and 47% in favor.

November 8, 2022

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

National Craft Cannabis Coalition Established

The coalition, founded by six state-level cannabis organizations, aims to promote state and federal policies that support small cannabis producers.

September 21, 2022