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Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Marijuana Policy Project Retains Mason Tvert to Serve as National Spokesperson, Coordinate Media Relations

Tvert, a partner at VS Strategies, co-directed the successful 2012 Colorado legalization initiative campaign and helped pass several successful marijuana policy reforms as MPP’s communications director from 2013-2017.

May 18, 2018

Tennessee

Tennessee Medical Marijuana Bill Gets Snubbed, Local Activists Plan Rally

After recent efforts to legalize medical marijuana in Tennessee were postponed, advocates are planning another Johnson City rally April 21 to voice their disappointment.

April 20, 2018

New York

Elected Officials and Industry Leaders to Speak at NYC Cannabis Parade and Rally May 5

In its 47th year, the event starts in Midtown and marches to Union Square Park for an afternoon rally.

April 13, 2018

Colorado

Veterans Advocate for Marijuana Delivery Bill at Colorado State Capitol

The measure--which has already passed the House--is being heard in the State Senate Judiciary Committee.

April 12, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

In Maine, Specialists in Marijuana Extraction May Finally Get Own State License

In trying to regulate its cannabis market, Maine turns to extraction labs.

March 26, 2018

Interviews & Opinion

Maryland Launches Medical Cannabis Program, Considers Voter Initiative for Adult-Use Legalization

The state chapter of NORML and medical cannabis license holder Curio Wellness share insight on the state’s evolving medical program and the opportunity for adult-use.

March 5, 2018

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Central Oregon Cannabis Leaders Launch Celebrate Cannabis

Industry group forms to support cannabis education, regulation, collaboration and celebration.

February 14, 2018

California

California Cannabis Events Could Take Place Under New Bill

New rules curtailed cannabis events, but a new bill would make them legal.

February 13, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz Developing Bill To Loosen Federal Restriction On Medical Marijuana Research

The congressman is hoping to end the Department of Veterans Affairs' "gag rule" on medical marijuana research trials.

February 13, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Travel Writer Rick Steves to Hold Congressional Briefings in Support of Ending Marijuana Prohibition

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Steves will join national marijuana policy reform groups to speak with the Senate and House to urge them to change federal marijuana laws and leave the issue to the states.

February 12, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Michigan Marijuana Legalization Effort Vaults a Hurdle With No Outside Challenge to Signatures

The secretary of state will review a 500-signature sample of the 362,102 signatures submitted.

February 12, 2018

New Mexico

Bill Filed To Legalize Marijuana in New Mexico

For the fourth year in a row, legislators will take up the legalization issue.

February 5, 2018