Nation's First Cannabis Super PAC: Launch: Legalize America To Champion Marijuana Law Reform

An unprecedented venture has emerged on the American political scene, as Legalize America has been officially unveiled as the country's first Super Political Action Committee (Super PAC) focusing exclusively on cannabis reform. Supported by leading regulated cannabis companies in the United States, the independent expenditure organization is geared towards thrusting the issue of cannabis into the spotlight in the 2024 election and beyond.

Legalize America's primary mission is to reform the existing cannabis laws across the United States, but the Super PAC's commitment extends beyond just legalizing the plant. Matt Harrell, the chair of Legalize America and a notable figure from Curaleaf CURLF, said "Legalize America is committed to ending cannabis prohibition and advancing expungement efforts and responsible use." The group's planned strategies include scorecards, endorsements and focused independent expenditure campaigns, all aiming to catalyze cannabis reform and lay the foundation for a prosperous and fair cannabis industry.

The call for cannabis reform is not a niche issue. As indicated by a recent Pew Research Center survey, a whopping 88% of Americans support the legalization of either medical or recreational cannabis use. Currently, 38 states and Washington DC have established medical cannabis programs, and adult use is legal in 23 states and DC.

Despite these advancements, Congress' stance on the issue seems mired in yesteryear. Legalize America's objective is to accelerate the nation's shift towards cannabis reform. Pete Meachum, the secretary of Legalize America and a representative of the Cronos Group CRON, said, "We believe the 2024 presidential election will be a pivotal moment in the fight to end cannabis prohibition. We are laying the groundwork now to use advertising, grassroots engagement, voter outreach and events to keep cannabis front and center throughout the campaign."

Legalize America plans to form alliances with renowned public figures and brands to raise funds that will push forward their reform agenda. The group is also considering collaborations with industry partners to enable customers at regulated cannabis dispensaries to directly support the campaign through "round up" donations.

For more about Legalize America, visit www.legalizeamerica.us.

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