Almost five years after the medical cannabis bill became law in Alabama, the program is nearing its launch! blog.mpp.org/blog/alabama...

While the governor's threats to the medical cannabis program appear unlikely to materialize, we are seeing attempts to overly restrict the program in Oklahoma. blog.mpp.org/blog/oklahom...

Patients deserve the flexibility of deciding what form of medication best suits their needs and to grow their own cannabis. These are upgrades West Virginia needs to better align with their neighboring states’ medical programs. blog.mpp.org/blog/wv-add-...

Black History Month offers an opportunity to reflect on how laws are shaped, and how they shape lives. Cannabis policy is not just about a plant, but about whose voices were heard, whose were ignored, and how history continues to inform present-day. blog.mpp.org/blog/why-und...

If passed, this bill would deem “excessive” cannabis smoke and odor a public and criminal nuisance — even at private residences! This outrageous bill would not apply to tobacco smoke, which has repeatedly been shown to be more harmful to one's health. blog.mpp.org/blog/ariz-he...

February is now in full swing, and we aren’t far removed from the upcoming November elections. MPP is already mobilizing to defend and advance legalization progress, and you can help us drive cannabis reform forward by picking up some gear at the MPP Online Shop! shop.mpp.org/collections/...

"Adults should not be punished for using a substance that is safer than alcohol and which, for many, is an over-the-counter medicine." -Karen O’Keefe, MPP's director of state policies www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/18/s...

First responders put their lives on the line for us, and many develop chronic pain or PTSD from their public service. They should not lose their jobs for alleviating their symptoms and choosing a safer alternative to opiates or alcohol consumption. blog.mpp.org/blog/md-supp...

"While cannabis is not risk-free, it is far less dangerous than alcohol, tobacco and some medications. Hawai’i should treat adults like grown ups who are allowed to make their own decisions about the plant." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies www.marijuanamoment.net/hawaii-senat...

"North Carolina remains one of only a few states that have not legalized marijuana in any form. Supporters argue that legalization could provide a new source of funding at a time when lawmakers are facing budget pressures and growing costs." www.wcnc.com/article/news...

This Presidents' Day, we honor the progress made and the leaders who have listened to the people. But most importantly, we honor the advocates and voters who made it impossible for the White House to stay silent any longer. blog.mpp.org/blog/a-presi...

New Jersey legalized cannabis for adults, but it still bans home cultivation. That means adults can legally buy cannabis — but they can’t grow it themselves. blog.mpp.org/blog/new-jer...

"Hawai’i voters deserve a chance to legalize cannabis if their lawmakers are unwilling to do so. And they deserve to know which lawmakers are responsible for their continued criminalization." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies www.marijuanamoment.net/hawaii-marij...

Good news! The South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee defeated medical cannabis repeal and potency cap bills. A landslide 70% of voters approved medical cannabis protections in 2020. Legislators need to honor the will of the people. blog.mpp.org/blog/sd-comm...

Home cultivation promotes personal freedom, reduces unnecessary criminal penalties, and treats cannabis more like other legal adult activities — such as home brewing or gardening. It’s time to finish the job and modernize Washington’s cannabis laws. blog.mpp.org/blog/washing...

A broad coalition of stakeholders, including MPP, sent a letter to Gov. Shapiro urging him to prioritize adult-use cannabis legalization this year by convening formal “five-party” leadership discussions to finally deliver this long-overdue reform. www.marijuanamoment.net/pennsylvania...

Black History Month offers an opportunity to reflect on how laws are shaped, and how they shape lives. Cannabis policy is not just about a plant, but about whose voices were heard, whose were ignored, and how history continues to inform present-day outcomes. blog.mpp.org/blog/why-und...

It’s past time to allow patients in Wisconsin to relieve their suffering with medical cannabis. blog.mpp.org/blog/wiscons...

This year could prove to be the most decisive in cannabis policy for Massachusetts since cannabis was legalized in 2016. From the fight against a regressive repeal initiative to new positive bills for employment protections and expungement, our work isn't over. blog.mpp.org/blog/massach...

As MPP mobilizes to combat a series of troubling attempts by prohibitionist groups to gut and roll back adult-use laws through exploiting the ballot initiative process, we are continuing to press forward in supporting legalization efforts in multiple states! blog.mpp.org/blog/the-mos...

"This seems to be a concerted attack on direct democracy by the DeSantis administration. Obviously, we know their opposition to cannabis policy reform and specifically legalization." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Southeast Legislative Manager mjbizdaily.com/news/will-fl...

It's been over a decade since Washington legalized adult-use cannabis, and yet home grow remains a felony for anyone except medical patients. It’s time for Washington to finally allow adults to grow their own cannabis without fear of punishment. www.marijuanamoment.net/washington-s...

Pennsylvania has a real chance to finally legalize cannabis this year! Currently, Pennsylvania is lagging behind its neighbors as it continues to ruin vast numbers of lives with criminal charges over a plant that is safer than alcohol. www.abc27.com/josh-shapiro...

Nearly 15 years after the first states legalized adult-use cannabis, we’ve seen the benefits of regulated markets firsthand: safer products, job creation, and billions in tax revenue. Turns out that we were right the whole time. Regulation works. blog.mpp.org/blog/prohibi...

"The fact that people have to suffer or live in a pharmaceutical haze, rather than have access to a medicine that many know will improve their quality of life, is heartbreaking." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Southeast Legislative Manager www.marijuanamoment.net/lawmakers-in...

Despite advocates submitting over 1.4 million signatures, the Florida Department of State has declared that the adult-use cannabis legalization initiative will not appear on the 2026 ballot. blog.mpp.org/blog/florida...

The Nebraska General Affairs Committee is fast-tracking a devastating bill that would gut the voter-enacted Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and give more power to a hostile commission. blog.mpp.org/blog/neb-upc...

For years, South Carolina patients and advocates have fought to legalize medical cannabis. Let’s make 2026 the year we finally pass the S.C. Compassionate Care Act and bring relief to those who need it most! blog.mpp.org/blog/sc-legi...

By continuing to criminalize cannabis, Hawai‘i continues to miss out on millions in tax revenue and thousands of local jobs. www.marijuanamoment.net/legalizing-m...

Kansas remains one of the few states without a comprehensive medical cannabis law, leaving patients without safe, legal access. It’s time for leadership to listen to the voters and put cannabis on the agenda this session! blog.mpp.org/blog/kansas-...

Legalization in Pennsylvania should be a no-brainer. It’s popular, it expands freedom, and it would generate hundreds of millions in annual tax revenue that is currently flowing across state lines. blog.mpp.org/blog/lets-ma...

Under current Utah law, possession of as little as an ounce of marijuana can result in a six-month jail sentence. There is no reason for a minor infraction like cannabis possession to land a person in jail or carry life-altering consequences. www.marijuanamoment.net/new-utah-bil...

"Legalizing adult-use cannabis sales in the Old Dominion State is important for cannabis policy reform both regionally and nationally." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Southeast Legislative Manager www.forbes.com/sites/ajherr...

Following President Trump’s Executive Order to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III, many are asking: What happens next? Our latest blog breaks down the timeline, the legal hurdles, and why the fight for full descheduling continues. blog.mpp.org/blog/whats-t...

Stay warm and support cannabis reform with new MPP winter merch! We just added a seasonal throw blanket to our lineup of hoodies, beanies, T-shirts, and more. Get yours today: shop.mpp.org

"Granite Staters overwhelmingly agree that adults should also not be punished by their government for using cannabis, a plant that is far less toxic, less addictive, and less harmful to the body than alcohol." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies www.marijuanamoment.net/new-hampshir...

Polls show Hawai’i voters support legalization. If legislators won’t act, voters deserve a chance to expand their constitutional liberty and privacy rights themselves. blog.mpp.org/blog/hawaii-...

West Virginia is lagging behind other states on cannabis policy reform. This year, there's a chance to change that as bills have been filed to decriminalize cannabis possession and to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to legalize cannabis for adults! blog.mpp.org/blog/west-vi...

Missouri law already prohibits the consumption of cannabis in public, but with a much more proportionate penalty that doesn't include jail time. Missourians voted to end cannabis prohibition, not create new ways to incarcerate people! Their will deserves to be respected. blog.mpp.org/blog/missour...

"It’s time for legislators to give voters the power to expand their privacy and liberty directly." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies www.marijuanamoment.net/hawaii-lawma...

Given that over half the U.S. population lives in states with medical cannabis programs, and millions of Americans are finding relief through cannabis products, it is long past due for the federal government to acknowledge cannabis’ medical value. www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuanas-r...

Four of Utah’s neighboring states have legalized cannabis for adults. While Utah should follow their lead, decriminalization is still an important step. It would save thousands of Utahns each year from a traumatic arrest and criminal record. blog.mpp.org/blog/utah-su...

With the new leadership in Virginia, now is the time to finally legalize adult-use cannabis sales and end cannabis prohibition for good! blog.mpp.org/blog/virgini...

Kentucky's medical cannabis program is officially live, with the first dispensary sales now in the books. A huge win for patients across the state who have fought for years for legal access! blog.mpp.org/blog/kentuck...

Cannabis ballot measures for the November 2026 ballot are underway, and they could determine if the reform movement keeps its momentum or hits a significant roadblock. Now is the time to get informed and get involved! blog.mpp.org/blog/2026-ca...

A majority of Indiana voters support legalizing cannabis both for adult-use and medical purposes. Still, the legislature must act in order to bring this long overdue policy change to the Hoosier State. www.marijuanamoment.net/3-in-5-india...

How we as a cannabis reform movement respond will determine whether attempts to roll back our progress ends here, or whether it metastasizes. www.marijuanamoment.net/legal-mariju...

Delaware is the only legalization state where, if you are caught smoking cannabis in public, you could be sentenced to jail. A core goal of legalization is to stop ruining lives over cannabis. It’s time to finish that job. blog.mpp.org/blog/delawar...

"2026 holds both great potential and great peril for cannabis policy reform." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies www.marijuanamoment.net/which-states...

"HB 186 would create one of the best legalization laws in the country for cannabis consumers." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies