Marijuana Policy Project

"The most recent polling shows what North Carolinians have been showing for years in polls. A solid majority of Independents, Democrats and Republicans want the failed policy of prohibition to end." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Senior Manager Legislative Affairs www.forbes.com/sites/ajherr...

"This division, at once under- and over-regulated, is not the cannabis and cannabinoid industry that any of us need." Adam J. Smith, MPP's Executive Director www.marijuanamoment.net/a-return-to-...

Join us for a one-day conference on November 18 that pairs strategic networking with education on federal cannabis policy! Grab your tickets and check out the details: events.igniteit.com/dc26/registe...

To help voters understand what’s at stake and where candidates stand, MPP has compiled voter guides for some of the key states with the most promising opportunities to advance reform policies — if enough pro-legalization candidates are elected in this cycle. blog.mpp.org/blog/voter-g...

If you live in New Hampshire, check out MPP's voter guide that explains where candidates stand on cannabis legalization and related issues of justice and equity! blog.mpp.org/blog/new-ham...

Voters are eager for reform: Pennsylvania continues to arrest folks for possessing even small amounts of cannabis, while most of its neighbors have enacted adult-use legalization. blog.mpp.org/blog/pennsyl...

This year’s elections will be key to whether Wisconsin finally elects a legislature and a governor who are willing to pass medical cannabis legislation, decriminalization, or a legalization law. blog.mpp.org/blog/the-fut...

In Georgia, simple cannabis possession still carries up to 1 year in jail and over 10,700 arrests happened last year. With state elections around the corner, be sure to check out where lawmakers stand on cannabis reform! blog.mpp.org/blog/georgia...

The latest CDC data — in alignment with other recent national and state surveys — shows a remarkable decline in youth cannabis use and ease of access in every state that has legalized cannabis for adults 21 and over.

With 66% of Floridians supporting full legalization, this election season is crucial for the future of cannabis policy in the state. blog.mpp.org/blog/florida...

North Carolina voters: this election will decide whether cannabis reform advances or remains stalled over the next four years. Check out what you need to know before you vote! blog.mpp.org/blog/north-c...

The Hawai‘i Alliance for Cannabis Reform has created a voter guide that explains where candidates stand on cannabis legalization and related issues of justice and equity! Check it out and make a plan to vote! blog.mpp.org/blog/hawaii-...

The DEA has released its updated report confirming what advocates and researchers have pointed out for years: there has never been a reported cannabis overdose death. Meanwhile, the CDC reports about 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. www.marijuanamoment.net/there-are-no...

"A new poll released last week shows that most Massachusetts voters oppose the ballot measure to roll back marijuana legalization, in line with the governor’s views." www.marijuanamoment.net/massachusett...

Texas elections are almost here, and decisions made at the ballot box will impact everything from local decriminalization efforts to statewide reform! Before you head to the polls, get up to speed on what’s at stake. blog.mpp.org/blog/texas-e...

Teen cannabis use has fallen to historic lows, and states with the longest-standing legal markets have seen some of the largest declines in self-reported cannabis use by high schoolers. blog.mpp.org/blog/new-cdc...

"In Massachusetts, where voters approved adult-use legalization in November 2016, past 30-day cannabis use among high schoolers fell from 24.5% in 2015 to 12.0% in 2025." www.masslive.com/cannabis/202...

"If we go backward into prohibition and put the industry back into the hands of criminals, we will see youth access explode and youth use go right back up." -Adam Smith, MPP's Executive Director www.westernmassnews.com/2026/09/28/m...

Cannabis reform in Tennessee depends on elected officials who support sensible policy changes. If you are a Tennessee voter, check out our voter guide to learn where candidates stand on cannabis policy reform ahead of the upcoming elections! www.mpp.org/states/tenne...

Despite claims that cannabis legalization would lead to a surge in youth use, CDC data shows the opposite: youth use has actually dropped by 44% since the first states legalized cannabis.

MPP is gearing up to keep cannabis reform moving forward this Fall, and you can help us defeat prohibitionist attacks and advance legalization efforts by ordering from the MPP Online Shop! shop.mpp.org/collections/...

"In every instance, fewer high school students are using cannabis today than they were before their state enacted legalization." www.marijuanamoment.net/teen-marijua...

"Youth cannabis use in Massachusetts has been cut fully in half in just ten years since voters approved legalization, following decades of mass arrests that failed to move the needle at all." Adam Smith, MPP's Executive Director www.forbes.com/sites/ajherr...

Opponents of cannabis policy reform often express concern about impact on youth, but the data is clear: regulating cannabis for adults doesn’t lead to higher youth use rates — in fact, it does the opposite. www.mpp.org/issues/legal...

"We are relieved that now the program can begin in earnest the job that voters tasked it to do — launch a medical cannabis program for seriously ill residents." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's senior manager for legislative affairs www.forbes.com/sites/ajherr...

By establishing regulated adult-use cannabis markets, state and local governments are able to tax cannabis sales and benefit economically by creating thousands of new jobs. www.marijuanamoment.net/states-have-...

If Question 8 passes in Massachusetts, it will eliminate nearly 30,000 jobs, wipe out millions in state tax revenue, and ignite a massive comeback for the illicit market. www.marijuanamoment.net/massachusett...

This threat isn't just about Massachusetts. If Question 8 passes, or even loses too narrowly, it will put legal cannabis markets across the country at risk. No matter where you live, if you care about ending prohibition once and for all, this is your fight too! youtu.be/nCDekQyucxk?...

"All told, marijuana busts accounted for a quarter of all drug arrests in 2025—more than for any other specifically listed substance—with 92 percent of cannabis incidents stemming from possession alone." www.marijuanamoment.net/more-than-20...

In a rare rebuke of Gov. Kelly Ayotte, Granite State legislators overrode her veto of SB468, legislation that will allow medical cannabis cultivators to utilize greenhouses to grow cannabis. blog.mpp.org/blog/nh-gove...

"There was supermajority support for maintaining marijuana legalization as-is among every age, racial, gender and geographic group polled." www.marijuanamoment.net/massachusett...

Whether you live in Massachusetts or not, this is a moment to stand with Bay Staters and protect our progress — and bring a message of hope to the millions of people still suffering in prohibitionist states that legalization will continue to march forward. shop.mpp.org/products/vot...

"As one of the first programs of its kind in the nation, this initiative could potentially serve as a blueprint for other states." -Bridget Spiddle, MPP's public policy coordinator www.forbes.com/sites/ajherr...

Join us tomorrow for a webinar examining the latest developments in federal marijuana rescheduling and what comes next for the movement to end federal marijuana prohibition! RSVP here: drugpolicy-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

"Whether you’re an industry member, an allied business, an advocate for the plant or for rational public policy or personal freedom—and wherever you are in the country—the Massachusetts ballot initiative is your fight." Adam Smith, MPP's Executive Director www.marijuanamoment.net/top-marijuan...

Webinar: MPP is partnering with our allies at DPA, NORML, and SSDP, for a webinar on Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET examining the latest developments in federal marijuana rescheduling and what comes next for the movement to end federal marijuana prohibition. RSVP: bit.ly/Aug2026-MJ

"It is past time for cannabis prohibition to be in the rearview mirror in North Carolina. The future lies in regulating and taxing adult-use cannabis." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Senior Manager of Legislative Affairs www.forbes.com/sites/ajherr...

It’s official. Massachusetts’ Question 8 — the first-ever attempt to recriminalize adult-use sales and home grow in a legal state — is on the ballot. Stand with us to defend not just the state’s legal market, but the future of legal cannabis everywhere. blog.mpp.org/blog/just-sa...

A new federal report has confirmed what we have been saying for years: legalizing and regulating cannabis does not lead to an increase in youth use. In fact, it often does the opposite. www.marijuanamoment.net/teen-marijua...

As Hawai'i continues to evaluate its approach to cannabis policy reform, knowing where candidates stand is critical for voters. Check out our Hawai'i Cannabis Policy Voter Guide so you can make an informed choice at the ballot box! blog.mpp.org/blog/hawaii-...

Cannabis and its natural extracts do not belong on the Schedule at all. Building support for federal legalization through bills like the CAOA is vitally important to push cannabis towards full de-scheduling. blog.mpp.org/blog/full-fe...

The Idaho Secretary of State announced that the medical cannabis initiative will not appear on the November ballot. Idaho remains one of the final holdouts in the country, denying patients safe, legal, and natural access to treatment. blog.mpp.org/blog/idaho-m...

"The campaign put in their best effort while working in challenging conditions and with a limited budget. In today’s political landscape, robust funding is critical for a campaign’s success." -Bridget Spiddle, MPP's public policy coordinator www.forbes.com/sites/ajherr...

Virginia's neighboring states will all feel the impact of the state ending prohibition. Cannabis advocates and lawmakers must leverage this momentum to push for sensible, regulated markets that prioritize consumer safety, economic growth, and public health. blog.mpp.org/blog/virgini...

Alaska legalized cannabis more than a decade ago, but many residents still lived with the consequences of past convictions for conduct that is now legal. alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...

This July 4th, we celebrate how far we’ve come, from the hemp seeds planted by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at the time of America’s founding, to the regulated cannabis markets of today. blog.mpp.org/blog/this-ju...

Don’t miss this limited run of USA 250 apparel! Every purchase directly supports MPP's ongoing work to end the failed war on cannabis and restore the freedoms that should have been ours all along. shop.mpp.org/collections/...

Five years after becoming the first state in the South to legalize cannabis possession, Virginia will finally allow adult-use sales beginning on July 1, 2027! blog.mpp.org/blog/virgini...

MPP will be monitoring the rescheduling proceedings closely, and even in the face of an opaque administrative process, the outcome could positively impact patients and consumers across the nation and help us continue to advance our mission. blog.mpp.org/blog/dea-res...

MPP is marking America's 250th anniversary with a limited-edition apparel collection that illustrates the unbreakable connection between cannabis freedom and the ongoing struggle to secure liberty and justice for all. Shop now to fuel the fight for cannabis freedom! shop.mpp.org/collections/...