Join DEPC The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law on April 8 for a virtual discussion on the federal #marijuana #rescheduling process, expectations for the upcoming hearing, and how marijuana policy may change under the Trump administration. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4k7ISWk

Join us April 8 for a virtual discussion on the federal #marijuana #rescheduling process, moderated by Bridget C.E. Dooling. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4k7ISWk Panelists: Cat Packer (Drug Policy Alliance) Matt Lawrence (Emory Law) Patricia J. Zettler (The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law)

With tremendous sadness, sharing our beloved colleague Grant Smith has passed away. He was at Drug Policy Alliance for 18 years. He was a dedicated advocate with an unrelenting belief justice is worth fighting for. He changed lives with his work and kindness. We will miss Grant deeply.

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Ohio Lawmakers' Push To Change Voter-Passed Marijuana Law Would Curtail Consumer Rights And Reinstitute Criminalization, Advocates Say: "I cannot overstate how dangerous it would make Ohio for cannabis consumers." marijuanamoment.net/ohio-lawmakers…

“I cannot overstate how dangerous it would make Ohio for cannabis consumers” “If you are a cannabis consumer in Ohio and you are purchasing from the licensed and regulated market, and paying cannabis taxes, you could be very well paying for your own community’s criminalization”

Ohio lawmakers have proposed changing a provision that directs a portion of #marijuana #tax revenue to municipalities that host dispensaries. Our survey asked host localities how these proposed changes would impact their communities. Read their two cents: bit.ly/4hHrGo4

A study confirms what frontline workers have been saying for years: addiction doesn’t cause homelessness — homelessness fuels addiction. Let’s talk about it. latimes.com/california/sto…

ICYMI, our newest resource page aims to illuminate the federal #marijuana #rescheduling process and its potential impacts. Find a timeline, answers to likely questions, key documents, and relevant papers and webinars, all in one place: bit.ly/4lhZ0oW

What the plan for marijuana policy in this Congress? The GOP-led House and Senate are taking a more conservative approach than in recent years, with bills geared toward attracting more Republicans. My latest for POLITICO Pro: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0…

POLITICO Pro Dave Joyce As for descheduling: “I don't see a path toward a comprehensive descheduling bill without political support, both from the Democratic and Republican party,” Cat Packer told me. “These bills seem like they're much more viable in part because they seek to accomplish a lot less.”

Ohio Lawmakers Hear Testimony Against Marijuana Bill That Critics Say Would Undermine Voter-Approved Legalization Law: "HB 160 imposes a litany of negative changes on cannabis users...to dismantle key parts of current Ohio law." marijuanamoment.net/ohio-lawmakers…

Thank you for your steadfast leadership over the years!!! 🫶🏾

This Marijuana Moment article highlights testimony from DEPC visiting expert Cat Packer on Ohio's HB 160. Packer addresses the bill's proposed changes to social equity provisions and more. ℹ️ More on marijuana social equity: bit.ly/4jVLbLG bit.ly/3YFtK9J

Learn more about a newly-introduced federal bill, the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025, that DEPC Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence Cat Packer says prioritizes “evidence over ideology” in this recent piece from The The Guardian. theguardian.com/us-news/2025/m…

“This drop does not mean the crisis is over," Shreeta Waldon of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition tells 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 三河手押し 安城手押し 刈谷手押し 豊田手押し. "It means some of our strategies are working, and now is the time to really double down and not scale back.” filtermag.org/overdose-death…

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: Mark your calendar — the third annual cannabis policy crash course will be in New York on Saturday, October 25! Make sure you are on our email list to be notified about registration and other details 📣

I had to pull up to the Ohio Statehouse yesterday to oppose SB 56 — which would add new cannabis crimes, eliminate the social equity & jobs program & steal hundreds of million$ in cannabis taxes promised to Ohio communities when they voted for cannabis legalization via Issue 2.

New Petition Pushes Trump To Legalize Marijuana—Not Merely Reschedule It: "Anything less than descheduling falls short because it will continue criminalizing people for marijuana." marijuanamoment.net/new-petition-p…

Are we better off under Schedule I than Schedule III? In this High Times article, @rggb_ digs into why S3 might be a trap, with insights from Shaleen Title (Parabola Center), Chelsea Higgs Wise (Marijuana Justice) & Cat Packer (Drug Policy Alliance) 👉 hightimes.com/activism/its-a…