Rising to the Moment: Protecting and Advancing Cannabis Legalization in a Changing America

BGM and Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) discussed the current state of the national legalization landscape and addressed how cannabis industry leaders and advocates can work together to protect and advance progress in a rapidly changing political environment.

Adam Smith, Executive Director of MPP, Karen O’Keefe, Director of State Policies of MPP, and Cory Parnell, Principal with BGM, shared their insights on today’s most urgent challenges and identified the strategies needed to build a sustainable future for legal cannabis.

What You’ll Learn

• An examination of whether the cannabis movement has entered a new phase and the developments defining this moment.
• Key state and federal policy activity including, Congressional efforts to restrict hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and how these shifts impact operators and advocates.
• The most significant challenges facing both the industry and advocacy community, including taxation, banking, regulatory uncertainty, resources, and visibility.
• Insights into the work MPP is doing to address these challenges and sustain momentum toward reform.
• How cannabis industry leaders, advocates, and allied organizations can collaborate effectively to strengthen and accelerate legalization efforts.

Watch the replay to gain timely insights and participate in a forward-looking conversation about the future of cannabis legalization.