Marijuana Policy Project

Over $20 Billion In Green: Cannabis Is A Lucrative Harvest For Legal Weed States
Legal Cannabis States Raked In $20B Since 2014, Peaking At $4B In 2023, New Report Shows
Marijuana Policy Project Reacts With Skepticism To DEA's Proposal To Reschedule Cannabis
Legal Cannabis States Raked In $20B Since 2014, Peaking At $4B In 2023, New Report Shows
Marijuana Policy Project Reacts With Skepticism To DEA's Proposal To Reschedule Cannabis
What's New In Cannabis? MA Official Suspended, Louisiana's Voter Guide, Maine Overhauls MMJ Program
Trulieve Launches Specials For Maryland Customers As Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin On July 1

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Big Bucks And Buds: This State's Cannabis Industry Spent Millions On Lobbying Efforts
Medicinal marijuana growers and retailers in Connecticut spent a significant amount of money on lobbying in the years leading up to the legalization of the state's recreational
Oklahomans Reject Cannabis Legalization Ballot Initiative: 'This Is The Best Thing To Keep Our Kids Safe' Says GOP State Gov.
Oklahomans rejected the cannabis legalization proposal on Tuesday, some five years later after the state legalized medical marijuana. If it did pass, State Question 820 would have allowed adults 21 and older to purchase weed from licensed retailers and would regulate and tax the sales.
Religion And Cannabis: These 10 Religious Organizations Support Marijuana
By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo It appears that religion and cannabis are no longer polar opposites.
Recreational Cannabis Campaigns In These States Raised About $20M
Recreational cannabis legalization campaigns in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota raised some $20 million last year. More than $19 million, or 95% of the total, came from cannabis industry businesses, reported MjBizDaily, citing midterm elections campaign finance records.
Cannabis Advocates In Hawaii Urge Lawmakers To Focus On Criminal Justice Measures
Some social justice advocacy groups in Hawaii are rallying in support of legislation to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis.
Booker Blasts McConnell For Halting Marijuana Reform And Saying 'Poison Pills' Shouldn't Be Part Of Bill
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker thinks that Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is significantly impacting his Senate colleagues to oppose passing any cannabis-related bills in the lame-duck session.
Who Should Be Your Governor? Marijuana Policy Project Has Some Ideas
Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) released Tuesday their voter guide to 2022 governors’ races and cannabis policy reform. 
What Might Cannabis Companies Lose When Cutting DEI As A Cost-Cutting Maneuver?
Like any industry, scores of cannabis companies face difficult decisions as the market trends down. In many cases, roles are reduced or made redundant, as evidenced by the ongoing wave of cannabis layoffs announced in recent months.
The Secret Sauce Behind Successful Cannabis Investing: Meet Emily Paxhia Of Poseidon Asset Management
Emily Paxhia, co-founder and managing partner at Poseidon Investment Management will be sharing her insights on managing cannabis investment funds, access to capital and investing in cannabis during at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis
Louisiana: A Bill That Provides Workplace Protections For State Employees Enrolled As Medical Marijuana Patients
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) signed nearly 100 bills into law aimed at protecting medical marijuana patients
Cannabis Tax Dollars Surpass Alcohol In Several States, Booming Weed Industry Gives Back To Communities
The booming cannabis industry has already managed to outgrow the alcohol sector, at least when it comes to collecting tax revenue in some of the states.
Is Cannabis Legalization On The Horizon In Maryland? Top Lawmaker Unveils Marijuana Referendum Bill
After months of exploring the ins and outs of legalizing recreational cannabis, Maryland lawmaker Luke Clippinger (D) pre-filed a bill to put marijuana legalization on the state’s 2022 ballot, Forbes reported.
Cannabis Regulatory Update: Colorado, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Delaware, South Dakota
Colorado Governor Signs New Law With Stricter Rules For Doctors Recommending Medical Cannabis 
Rhode Island Coalition Struggles To Create One Of The Most Progressive Equity-Focused Cannabis Program In The Country
As federal cannabis legalization appears to be inevitable, two questions are often asked – when and how? The latter referring to how legal cannabis will be regulated.
Marijuana Policy Project: Adult Use Cannabis "Wise Investment" With $2.7B For States and Towns In 2020 And Much More In 2021
As of May 2021, America's adult-use cannabis marketplaces collectively generated $7.9 billion in tax revenue, according to the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP).
Cannabis Regulatory Update: Senators Reintroduce SAFE Act, Maryland Cannabis Bill Fails, Michigan Sales Soar
Senators Reintroduce SAFE Banking Act
How Many Legal Weed States Before We Get Federal Reform? We May Be There Already
Most states have passed some type of cannabis reform — only six consider it fully illegal. Yet, on the federal level, the marijuana prohibition has yet to be repealed. Lawmakers continue to drag their feet, with just incremental progress taking shape in the 116th Congress.
Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Papa & Barkley, MCOA, Grown Rogue, cbdMD, Agricor, Botanacor, Flower One, Fluence, MPP, Canopy, Gage, Hemp Hydrate, Elev8
Here is a summary of the latest leadership changes within the cannabis industry.
MORE Act Passes House Vote In 'Giant Step' For Cannabis Reform, But Falls Short On Restorative Justice
The House voted to pass the MORE act on Friday, a piece of legislation that could effectively decriminalize marijuana on a federal level. “The US House of Representatives—the people’s house—has taken a giant step towards science, reason and justice,” said to Benzinga cannabis activist and entrepreneur Steve DeAngelo. 
A Snapshot Of America's Medical Marijuana Markets: Vermont
Vermont's cannabis market has seen modest growth as legal adult-use inch toward a legal framework, while medical market regulations favor patient access over revenue.
Bipartisan Letter From 34 AGs May Not Sway Senate On SAFE Banking
Last month, 34 state attorneys general wrote Congress urging that the SAFE Banking Act be included in the COVID-19 stimulus package working its way through Capitol Hill.
Poison Pills: A Common Component In Lawmaking, M&A And Now Cannabis
Legislative poison pills, or wrecking amendments, are a common component in American lawmaking, and they're beginning to appear in cannabis legislation more frequently.
Coronavirus And Cannabis: Law Enforcement Officials, Medical Professionals And Clergy Call For Stopping Arrests, Releasing Prisoners