Another sign that federal lawmakers are evolving on marijuana policy reform.

A Senate committee believes cannabis compounds may have beneficial medical effects and recognizes that its Schedule I status is limiting research.
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“If successful with the petition drives this year, it would be the first occasion that any state would have both medical and adult-use marijuana questions on the ballot at the same time.” -Matt Schweich, MPP’s deputy director
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2019 has proven to be a historic year for federal-level cannabis policy reform, but the fight is not over. We need lawmakers to pass legislation to end prohibition.

A newly formed South Dakota campaign, supported by the Marijuana Policy Project, is working to pass medical marijuana and adult-use legalization ballot initiatives in 2020!

Visit https://t.co/Z3pfnREoMg to learn more, read the initiatives, and join the effort!

Cannabis has the potential to help many in need. This cannot go unnoticed.
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Opioid addiction has become an epidemic for communities across the United States. Using cannabis as an alternative treatment could save thousands of lives.
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"Patients, caregivers, and their advocates will be watching the Senate vote closely and hoping that common sense and compassion will finally prevail." -Matt Simon, MPP's New England Political Director

Stay tuned — the Senate is expected to vote today!
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Marijuana policy should be judged according to whether the overall harm is reduced or increased — and it's clear that prohibition does more harm than good. It's time to #EndProhibition