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North Dakota voters will decide on cannabis legalization in November!

North Dakota Officials Approve Ma*****na Legalization Measure For November's Ballot - Ma*****na Moment North Dakota voters will have the chance legalize adult-use ma*****na at the polls this fall. Secretary of State Michael Howe (R) certified on Monday that organizers behind a legalization initiative had collected enough valid voter signatures to put the measure on November’s ballot. Steve Bakken, ...

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"A staggering 45 states — including eight of those governors’ states — allow some seriously ill patients to use federally illegal cannabis products. It is past time federal law acknowledged reality. These public servants shouldn’t be trying to stand in the way of progress." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies

Republicans lodge last ditch protest against ma*****na rescheduling Republicans are making a last push against the finalization of the Biden administration’s move to reschedule ma*****na, despite advocates saying the fight isn’t worth the effort. The White House in…

While some states have fully embraced legalization for both medical and recreational use, others have yet to budge on prohibition. Check out our blog to see where cannabis policy stands, region by region!

Cannabis Across the Country: A Look at Regional Legalization Trends Public opinion has steadily become more favorable towards legalization, and according to Gallup polls, more than two-thirds of Americans now support legalizing cannabis for adults’ use, a dramatic increase from decades prior.

More than 42,000 individuals and organizations submitted comments to the DEA on rescheduling cannabis, including around 5,000 that submitted their comment via MPP’s form. You can read MPP’s comments here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/DEA-2024-0059-39926

Feds To Weigh 40,000 Ma*****na Rescheduling Comments From Governors, Lawmakers, Health Experts And Advocates - Ma*****na Moment Tens of thousands of people and organizations weighed in on the federal government’s ma*****na rescheduling proposal ahead of the close of public comment on Monday night. That includes governors, members of Congress, medical professionals and advocacy groups on either side of the legalization deba...

"Although Harris initially lacked a strong pro-reform stance on cannabis, she has since shifted her position, publicly supporting legalization, sharing her own cannabis experiences and co-sponsoring bills to aid the cannabis industry and address the war on drugs."

Where Does Kamala Harris Stand On Ma*****na? Understanding Kamala Harris’s evolving stance on ma*****na helps clarify her past position and the reasons behind her current support for ma*****na reform.

ACT NOW: Submit a public comment on rescheduling cannabis before the final deadline on July 22! To help guide you in drafting your comment, we’ve provided some useful tips and suggestions.

MPP Suggestions for Public Comments on DEA’s Proposed Rescheduling of Botanical Cannabis The DEA, Health and Human Services (HHS), and FDA are proposing rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III.

"Tax revenue from cannabis sales has led to more than $244 million in state grants for programs in youth development, economic development, and violence prevention, the state said."

Illinois ma*****na sales reach $1 billion for year to date Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.

"Hawaii’s governor has signed into law a bill to create a task force charged with crafting legislation that would expunge certain criminal records, likely including some past ma*****na arrests and convictions."

Hawaii Governor Signs Bill Creating Expungement Task Force That's Expected To Consider Ma*****na Conviction Relief - Ma*****na Moment Hawaii’s governor has signed into law a bill to create a task force charged with crafting legislation that would expunge certain criminal records, likely including some past ma*****na arrests and convictions. Gov. Josh Green (D) signed the so-called Clean Slate Expungement Task Force bill on Tuesd...

This July, we’re taking stock of what cannabis policy looks like in each geographic region of the United States. While some states have fully embraced legalization for both medical and recreational use, others have yet to budge on prohibition.

Cannabis Across the Country: A Look at Regional Legalization Trends Public opinion has steadily become more favorable towards legalization, and according to Gallup polls, more than two-thirds of Americans now support legalizing cannabis for adults’ use, a dramatic increase from decades prior.

"A new economic report on adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania projects $2.1 billion in sales and more than 30,000 jobs created in Year One of legalization."

Pa. adult-use cannabis legalization report projects sales, job creation - Central Penn Business Journal A new economic report on adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania projects $2.1 billion in sales and more than 30,000 jobs created in Year One of legalization.

"The policy change removes limitations for patient eligibility based on a specific set of qualifying health conditions. Instead, doctors will be able to issue cannabis recommendations for any condition they see fit."

Delaware Medical Ma*****na Expansion Takes Effect As State Prepares For Adult-Use Market Launch - Ma*****na Moment Delaware’s medical ma*****na program is being significantly expanded under a new law that officially took effect on Monday. The policy change removes limitations for patient eligibility based on a specific set of qualifying health conditions. Instead, doctors will be able to issue cannabis recomme...

"Cannabis products will no longer be a banned drug for Division I athletes in championships, the NCAA announced on Tuesday, saying it will instead treat ma*****na like alcohol."

NCAA lifts ban on cannabis use for athletes in championships Cannabis products will no longer be a banned drug for Division I athletes in championships, the NCAA announced on Tuesday, saying it will instead treat ma*****na like alcohol. The Division I Counci…

This week, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed MPP-backed legislation into law that removes jail time and reduces penalties for possessing cannabis paraphernalia. We look forward to continuing on the road to ending cannabis prohibition in the Bayou State!

Louisiana Governor Signs Bills To Decriminalize Ma*****na Paraphernalia And Regulate H**p Products - Ma*****na Moment The Republican governor of Louisiana has signed bills to decriminalize ma*****na paraphernalia and enact restrictions on the h**p market. On the same day that Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed a measure that would have allowed him and future governors to issue pardons for people with past cannabis convict...

"North Carolina is one step closer to legalizing medical ma*****na after the Senate passed a bill 36-10 Monday night."

NC Senate approves bill legalizing medical ma*****na 36-10; measure goes to House next The bill will now head to the North Carolina House for consideration, where its path is not so clear.

"As Pennsylvania lawmakers step up their push for ma*****na legalization, a new report projects that the state would see up to $2.8 billion in adult-use sales in the first year of implementation, generate as much as $720 million in tax revenue and create upwards of 45,000 jobs."

Pennsylvania Could See Up To $2.8 Billion In Ma*****na Sales In First Year Of Legalization And Create 45,000 Jobs, Analysis Finds - Ma*****na Moment As Pennsylvania lawmakers step up their push for ma*****na legalization, a new report projects that the state would see up to $2.8 billion in adult-use sales in the first year of implementation, generate as much as $720 million in tax revenue and create upwards of 45,000 jobs. The advocacy organizat...

"The North Carolina state Senate voted to pass medical ma*****na legalization in an initial vote on Thursday."

North Carolina Senate approves medical ma*****na legalization In a surprise move, the North Carolina state Senate added medical ma*****na legalization to a h**p bill that passed Thursday.

"The House’s refusal to stand with voters condemns cannabis consumers to continued criminalization—possibly for years—and deprives the state of tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies

New Hampshire Residents Support Ma*****na Legalization Bill That Lawmakers Killed Last Week, Poll Shows - Ma*****na Moment A new poll shows that nearly two thirds of New Hampshire residents support legalizing ma*****na, while nearly as many said they support a specific cannabis legalization bill, HB 1633, that House lawmakers voted to reject last week. “Support for legalizing ma*****na for recreational use (65%) has f...

"The pardons will forgive low-level ma*****na possession charges for an estimated 100,000 people in what the Democratic governor said is a step to heal decades of social and economic injustice that disproportionately harms Black and Brown people."

Maryland governor to pardon 175,000 ma*****na convictions in sweeping order The blanket pardon by Gov. Wes Moore will forgive decades of low-level ma*****na possession charges for about 100,000 people.

"It's a sad day to see legalizers kill legalization. While HB 1633 was an imperfect bill, it is far easier to revise a law than to pass a bill from scratch—especially if the next governor is a prohibitionist." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's dir. of state policies

New Hampshire House Votes To Table Ma*****na Legalization Bill That Passed Senate, Potentially Killing Reform For Years To Come - Ma*****na Moment New Hampshire’s House of Representatives has voted narrowly to table a Senate-passed bill that would have legalized and regulated ma*****na in the state—effectively killing the prospects for enacting the reform this year and potentially for the foreseeable future. Ahead of an election this Novem...

"I’m hopeful that when push comes to shove on Thursday, the House will legalize cannabis." -Karen O’Keefe, MPP's director of state policies

New Hampshire Ma*****na Legalization Bill Faces Final Votes This Week On Way To Governor's Desk - Ma*****na Moment With bicameral negotiators from New Hampshire’s House and Senate having struck a deal last week on a ma*****na legalization bill, the compromise heads to the floor of each chamber on Thursday for final up-or-down votes. If the measure ultimately proceeds to Gov. Chris Sununu’s (R) desk and becom...

Twenty-four other states, including all of New Hampshire’s neighbors, have already legalized cannabis for adults. Let your state lawmakers know that it’s past time the Live Free State lives up to its name: https://www.mpp.org/takeaction/actions/new-hampshire-let-your-state-reps-know-its-past-time-to-legalize-cannabis/

"As the legal cannabis market continues to mature, it's evident that this green wave is not only changing social norms but also enriching state coffers."

Over $20 Billion In Green: Cannabis Is A Lucrative Harvest For Legal W**d States Since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize adult-use cannabis sales in 2014, a green wave has swept over the U.S.  This progressive shift has not only transformed social norms but also yielded surprising financial benefits for participating states.

"I'm relieved and grateful that the Senate president negotiated in good faith on behalf of the Senate and did not kill HB 1633 despite his opposition to legalization." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies

New Hampshire Conference Committee Strikes Deal On Ma*****na Legalization Just Ahead Of Deadline - Ma*****na Moment Lawmakers from New Hampshire’s Senate and House of Representatives have reached a deal on a long-debated piece of legislation that would legalize ma*****na for adults, advancing a compromise bill out of a bicameral conference committee on Thursday and returning the amended measure to both chambers...

"South Dakota voters will once again head to the polls to decide if the state will move forward and legalize adult-use cannabis. If passed, it would make South Dakota the 25th state to approve adult use."

South Dakota Adult-Use Ballot Initiative Approved, Giving Voters Third Chance Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson announced that Initiated Measure 29 will appear on the ballot.

"We are impressed with the progress the Louisiana legislature continues to make in regards to cannabis policy. The consequences of prohibition are being slowly dealt with one step at a time in the Bayou State." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Southeast legislative manager

Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Cannabis Reforms Louisiana cannabis lawmakers advance reforms with new bills on decriminalizing paraphernalia, granting pardons, and regulating h**p

"South Dakota voters will once again get the chance to weigh in on legalizing recreational ma*****na with the approval of a ballot measure to legalize w**d for the November election."

South Dakota Will Vote On Ma*****na Legalization In November An initiative to legalize recreational ma*****na in South Dakota will appear on the ballot for this November's general election, state officials announced on Monday.

"Delaware’s governor has signed a bill to significantly expand the state’s medical cannabis program as regulators take steps to launch the recreational ma*****na market."

Delaware Governor Signs Bill To Expand Medical Ma*****na Access By Letting Doctors Recommend It For Any Condition - Ma*****na Moment Delaware’s governor has signed a bill to significantly expand the state’s medical cannabis program as regulators take steps to launch the recreational ma*****na market. The new law approved by Gov. John Carney (D) on Tuesday removes limitations for patient eligibility based on a specific set of ...

"While the Senate version of HB 1633 has flaws, it would still represent significant progress." -Karen O'Keefe, MPP's director of state policies

New Hampshire Senate Passes Recreational Ma*****na Legalization Bill The New Hampshire Senate has approved an amended version of a ma*****na legalization bill passed last month by the state House of Representatives.