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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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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
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Prohibitionist efforts to derail hardfought reforms are underway across the country, and at least four states are currently facing direct threats to voter-enacted cannabis laws.
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Cannabis reform progress is under attack in multiple states
These disturbing moves are also likely serving as trial balloons to test voter appetite for rolling back cannabis reform progress in other states, and MPP is working with allies to defend these…
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November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Now it is time to implement the will of the voters by passing legislation for adult-use sales!
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Virginia election a victory for cannabis policy!
The Old Dominion State voted overwhelmingly elected Abigail Spanberger (D), who supports legalizing adult-use cannabis sales.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Virginia legalized possession of cannabis for adults in 2021, but sales remain illegal and unregulated. That could finally change as Virginia's newly elected governor has voiced support for legalizing and regulating sales for adults!
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Virginia's Newly Elected Governor Supports Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Sales - Marijuana Moment
Efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana sales in Virginia got a boost on Tuesday with the election of Abigail Spanberger as the state’s next governor. The Democrat supports the reform, unlike…
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November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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"This needs to be a priority for the entire industry." -Adam J. Smith, MPP's Executive Director
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Top Marijuana Advocacy Group Says Resisting Efforts To Overturn State Legalization Laws Must Be A 'Priority For The Entire Industry' - Marijuana Moment
The head of a national marijuana reform advocacy organization says pushing back against recent efforts to undermine state-level legalization laws must be a “priority for the entire industry,” urging…
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November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Eliminating adult-use sales would be disastrous. Cannabis policy should be grounded in public health, public safety, and public access, and a well-regulated and sustainable legal industry is essential for all three.
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Maine and Massachusetts Initiatives Threaten to Re-Criminalize Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
Adam J. Smith discusses the prospective ballot initiatives in Maine and Massachusetts that would, among other things, re-criminalize adult-use sales.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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"This is not a partisan issue — it’s a moral one. For too long, the stigma associated with cannabis has prevented Wisconsin legislators from doing the right thing. The time to change that is now."
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Medical cannabis use should be approved in Wisconsin. It's about compassion. | Opinion
Wisconsin is one of only 10 states that does not allow individuals suffering health problems to treat their condition with medical cannabis.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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MPP's Executive Director Adam J. Smith discusses the prospective ballot initiatives in Maine and Massachusetts that would, among other things, re-criminalize adult-use cannabis sales.
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A Message from MPP's Executive Director
Adam J. Smith discusses the prospective ballot initiatives in Maine and Massachusetts that would, among other things, re-criminalize adult-use sales.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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"An Idaho campaign has unveiled a newly certified initiative to put medical marijuana legalization on the state’s 2026 ballot."
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Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Launches Signature Drive For 2026 Legalization Ballot Initiative - Marijuana Moment
An Idaho campaign has unveiled a newly certified initiative to put medical marijuana legalization on the state’s 2026 ballot. The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho (NMAI) on Wednesday announced the…
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October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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If you believe, as we do here at MPP, that American adults who own guns have the right to use cannabis, it certainly follows that cannabis users should have the same right to own guns as anyone else.
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Cannabis Use and Gun Ownership
The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari last week in a case challenging the constitutionality of a federal law that criminalizes gun ownership by cannabis users.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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MPP's Executive Director Adam J. Smith shares the vision behind his open letter to the cannabis industry, arguing that a combined effort is the only way to achieve real progress for all.

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The State of the Cannabis Industry with Adam Smith Executive Director MPP 1v1 CC2C News Special
Adam Smith is the Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project in this 1v1 special report from Cannabis Coast to Coast News Executive Producer Jimmy Young. Adam had just sent out an open…
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October 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Ohio's House of Representatives passed SB 56, which would make numerous changes to the voter-approved cannabis legalization law. Outrageously, it eliminates non-discrimination protections and prohibits numerous activities allowed by voters.
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Ohio House passes bill that includes recriminalization
In an 87-8 vote, the Ohio House of Representatives approved SB 56, which makes numerous changes to Ohio’s voter-approved cannabis legalization initiative.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill with outrageous provisions that would take the state back to the days of arrests for possessing cannabis, and destroyed lives over a plant that is safer than alcohol.
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Ohio House Passes Bill To Remove Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Protections And Restrict Hemp Market - Marijuana Moment
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law by removing several protections for consumers while…
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October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM