Marijuana Policy Project

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is the number one organization in the U.S. legalizing cannabis. Media inquiries: [email protected]

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

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

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

"No other medication gets treated like cannabis does. Pharmacies are widely accessible throughout Iowa, while dispensaries are capped at five locations for thousands of patients." -Bridget Spiddle, MPP's public policy and communications coordinator https://t.co/kKNGg0JMwV

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear continues to demonstrate strong leadership on medical cannabis, championing patient access and sensible reform. https://t.co/kuNzhO87Mc

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

It has been a long road to Alabama’s medical cannabis program launching, with several years of lawsuits. But, almost five years after its medical cannabis bill became law, the first sales have begun!
https://t.co/Jt8tGwGFsw

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

The Illinois House and Senate have passed SB 3222, which would make several changes to Illinois’ cannabis and hemp laws, including doubling cannabis possession limits. The bill now heads to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his consideration.
https://t.co/5LD45ZPOQS

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

In vast areas of cities and suburbs in Louisiana, ordinary residents will be at risk of felony charges simply for consuming cannabis in their own homes. https://t.co/00tRbEMkXF

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

Check out our new blog to get the facts on what rescheduling means for medical interstate commerce, and see how MPP is working to keep patients protected!
https://t.co/rsGPZ94CYf

[Pew Research Center @pewresearch]

24 states and D.C. allow marijuana for both medical and recreational use.

Even though #marijuana remains illegal under federal law, the Trump administration has relaxed national regulations on medical marijuana.

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

"We bring a broad public policy perspective that centers public health and safety, reducing teen access to cannabis, and supporting the personal freedom of adults to make choices about their own health and consciousness." -Adam Smith, MPP's Exec. Director https://t.co/ryfbWYSVeY

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

"It will be a financial disaster for companies built around selling THC products from hemp. Unless Congress acts, they will go away entirely." Adam J. Smith, MPP's executive director https://t.co/Q0QYCQB6hk

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

"We’re pleased that Alaska legislators have recognized that it’s wrong to impose an economic life sentence for outdated low-level possession convictions." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies
https://t.co/vzrUckES3v

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

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!

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

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. https://t.co/XChPfr5cjO

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

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.
https://t.co/dDEmzCB5K0

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

"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
https://t.co/ISSf1iEI3c

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

TOMORROW: Join us for a timely webinar conversation — The Hemp Ban and the Future of Regulated Cannabis! Register here: https://t.co/nwNdGncCnI

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

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!
https://t.co/cvgJ14O71d

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

Pennsylvanians deserve a legislature that listens to them — not one that criminalizes them for choosing a plant safer than alcohol.
https://t.co/PgRShc7qEI

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

"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 https://t.co/WrqEjMT9Jl

[Law360 @Law360]

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. https://t.co/LMuxdijhC8

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

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. https://t.co/92C2a18Pgw