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US: Marijuana Policy Project Executive Director pens open letter to the cannabis industry

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October 16, 2025

[#item_full_content] The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) has released an open letter to the cannabis industry today from Executive Director Adam J. Smith. Smith makes the case that robust independent advocacy is… US: Marijuana Policy Project Executive Director pens open letter to the cannabis industry Read More

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by Marijuana Moment on October 12, 2025
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Cooper Levenson Names NJ Atty As New Cannabis Leader
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