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The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is the number one organization in the U.S. legalizing cannabis. Media inquiries: [email protected]
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Next week, join MPP, NORML, and the Society of Cannabis Clinicians for a timely webinar in response to recent federal changes impacting hemp-derived THC! RSVP here: cannabisclinicians.tradewing.com/events/2SdbA...
December 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Another study shows that when pain patients have legal access to medical cannabis, many are able to reduce or even completely stop their reliance on addictive opioid prescriptions.
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Patients In New York's Medical Marijuana Program Saw 'Significantly Reduced' Opioid Prescriptions, Federally Funded Study Shows - Marijuana Moment
A federally funded study published by the American Medical Association (AMA) is adding more evidence that marijuana can serve as an effective substitute for opioids in chronic pain treatment. The…
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December 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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The national landscape for legalization is shifting rapidly, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and new challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the most pressing policy issues and what it will take to keep cannabis reform efforts moving forward!
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December 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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"It's a slap in the face to voters. Voters overwhelmingly voted in Ohio to legalize cannabis, full stop, and this creates numerous exceptions where innocuous conduct would be re-criminalized." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies
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Did Ohio's THC reform just create a bunch of new crimes?
Ohio lawmakers have sent a bill changing marijuana policy to Gov. Mike DeWine's desk, creating a slew of new criminal offenses, such as buying weed in Michigan to smoking in a public area.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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A bill that would erode Ohio's cannabis law is headed to Gov. DeWine's desk. If he signs the bill into law, it will likely result in thousands of cannabis arrests each year.
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Ohio legislature sends Gov. DeWine bill eroding cannabis legalization
If Gov. DeWine signs the bill into law, it will likely result in thousands of cannabis arrests each year.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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"New Hampshire lawmakers have introduced a slew of marijuana-related bills for the upcoming 2026 session, including proposals to legislatively enact adult-use legalization—or alternatively leave it up to voters to decide at the ballot."
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New Hampshire Lawmakers Prefile Multiple Marijuana Bills For 2026—Including Measure To Let Voters Legalize On The Ballot - Marijuana Moment
New Hampshire lawmakers have introduced a slew of marijuana-related bills for the upcoming 2026 session, including proposals to legislatively enact adult-use legalization—or alternatively leave it up…
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December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Virginia is laying the groundwork for legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis sales!
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Virginia releases plan for adult-use cannabis sales legislation!
With Virginia's new governor and lawmakers preparing to be sworn in, we’re optimistic that the Commonwealth will finally legalize adult-use sales in 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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In 2021, Virginia legalized cannabis for adults. However, sales remain illegal and unregulated. Now, that is finally changing as Virginia lawmakers work on legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis sales!
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Virginia lawmakers propose framework to open retail marijuana sales in 2026
Efforts to allow retail marijuana sales in Virginia have failed multiple times, but lawmakers are now working on a new framework aiming for Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s signature.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Due to the tireless efforts by advocates and our allies on the ground, the 2025 legislative session saw the largest expansion of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) in its history! blog.mpp.org/blog/texas-f...
Texas formally adopts medical cannabis expansion!
Due to the tireless efforts by advocates such as yourself and our allies on the ground, the 2025 legislative session saw the largest expansion of the Texas Compassionate Use Program in its history.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Giving Tuesday is here! MPP is working every day with determination to protect and advance legalization progress, and with your generous support, we will keep fighting, and we will win. Donate today to keep legalization moving forward!
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December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Giving Tuesday is almost here, and we hope you’ll include MPP in your giving plans this year so that we can keep fighting for cannabis policies based on the core principles of public health, safety, and access! www.mpp.org/donate/givin...
December 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Tune in today to Suncoast NORML's The Rotation podcast to hear from Adam J. Smith, MPP's Executive Director, on what's next for cannabis legalization!
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What is Next for Cannabis Legalization Jumps into the Rotation
Adam Smith is the Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project. Smith's extensive career in drug policy reform includes significant contributions to th...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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MPP was established to be a driving force in the movement to end cannabis prohibition in the United States, and 30 years on, we’re staying true to our mission as the fight for cannabis freedom and justice enters a new and challenging stage.
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Exec. Director Adam Smith on MPP's vision for a post-legalization reality
MPP was established to be a driving force in the movement to end cannabis prohibition in the United States, and 30 years on, we’re staying true to our mission as the fight for cannabis freedom and…
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November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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"Their push to restore penalties for innocuous cannabis conduct is not only regressive; it also jeopardizes the livelihoods and civil liberties of thousands of Ohioans" -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies
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Ohio Lawmakers Pass Bill To Scale Back Marijuana Law And Restrict Hemp THC In Line With New Federal Ban Trump Enacted - Marijuana Moment
Ohio lawmakers have advanced a bill that would scale back the state’s voter-approved marijuana law—with new amendments to ban the sale of hemp products that fall outside of a newly revised federal…
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November 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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While we’re appalled by this erosion of cannabis freedoms, popular mobilization prevented the damage from being even worse. Senators initially proposed eliminating home cultivation, reducing possession limits, prohibiting sharing, and increasing cannabis taxes.
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Ohio appears poised to erode cannabis freedoms
While we’re appalled by this erosion of cannabis freedoms, popular mobilization prevented the damage from being even worse.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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As we enter the season of giving, you can bring hope to those suffering under cannabis prohibition — and help your loved ones stay warm through the winter — all at the same time! Check out MPP’s lineup of sweatshirts, beanies, and more!
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November 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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"It is stunning to hear U.S. Attorney for Wyoming Darin Smith brag about his intention to waste our tax dollars prioritizing prosecutions for cannabis possession on federal land." -Adam J. Smith, MPP's Executive Director
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Trump Administration Sees Marijuana As A 'Hazard,' Federal Prosecutor Says, Drawing Criticism From Lawmakers And Advocates - Marijuana Moment
Lawmakers and advocates are pushing back after a U.S. attorney announced his office will be aggressively prosecuting cannabis possession and use offenses on federal lands, stating that it’s the…
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November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Americans across the country know that prohibition does not work, and these counterproductive moves by Congress won't stop us from continuing to fight for the rights of veterans, patients, and adult-use consumers.
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President Trump Signs Ban on Most Hemp Products — Veterans’ Access Left Out
A provision to ban nearly all hemp-derived products has been passed by Congress and signed into law by the president as part of a broader legislative package to reopen the federal government.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Don’t miss New Hampshire’s first-of-its-kind therapeutic cannabis conference! With a theme of “Out of the Shadows, Into the Light,” the November 22 conference is designed to foster education, connection, and open conversation about therapeutic cannabis.
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Inaugural New Hampshire Cannabis Conference on Nov. 22!
Don’t miss New Hampshire’s first-of-its-kind therapeutic cannabis conference, which is designed to foster education, connection, and open conversation about therapeutic cannabis!
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November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies, discusses Michigan's move to increase cannabis taxes, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. This massive tax increase is expected to shutter businesses, destroy jobs, and drive more sales to the unregulated market.
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The Follow Up | Michigan Marijuana Tax | Season 9 | Episode 6
Michigan is imposing a major tax increase on cannabis sales to pay for road repairs.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Virginia legalized possession and personal cultivation of cannabis for adults in 2021, and after years of waiting, the state could finally see legislation passed to allow safe, regulated cannabis sales!

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Retail marijuana market likely coming to Virginia following election
While it has been legal for adults to use and possess marijuana since 2021, there is no retail market in the state.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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"Denying our veterans access to a medicine that so many use to ease physical pain, or the trauma of PTSD, is straight cruelty." -Adam J. Smith, MPP's Executive Director
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Congress Abandons Effort To Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Marijuana On Veterans Day - Marijuana Moment
Advocates are sharply criticizing congressional leaders for advancing a spending bill ahead of Veterans Day on Tuesday that omits bipartisan provisions allowing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs…
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November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Today, MPP joins Americans across the country to honor the courage and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. Medical cannabis has the potential to help veterans heal from trauma and improve their quality of life, and we will continue fighting until every veteran can access the medicine they need.
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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"A federally funded study out of Canada shows that youth marijuana use rates have declined after the country legalized cannabis—contradicting concerns voiced by prohibitionists."
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Youth Marijuana Use Has Declined Since Canada Enacted Legalization, Federally Funded Study Shows - Marijuana Moment
A federally funded study out of Canada shows that youth marijuana use rates have declined after the country legalized cannabis—contradicting concerns voiced by prohibitionists. Using data from…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM