New Report Reveals Massive Decline in Cannabis Arrests Following Legalization

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2026 – The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the nation’s leading cannabis policy organization, released a comprehensive new report detailing the landscape of cannabis arrests in the United States. Based on FBI Crime Explorer data, the report examines cannabis arrest data in all 50 states and highlights a wide gap between legalization and prohibition states. The full report, including a state-by-state breakdown of arrest data, is available here.

Examining Canada’s cannabis business since legalization

It's coming up on eight years since recreational cannabis use in Canada was legalized in 2018. Before that, virtually all cannabis transactions were conducted illegally, in the shadows, where everything, including accurate data, were sketchy at best.

USA: Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support

Thousands of Americans will soon gather to celebrate April 20 – or “4/20” – the most important day of the year for cannabis enthusiasts.

But this year, a cloud of uncertainty will hang over these celebrations. After years of success, the movement to legalize recreational and medical cannabis has stalled..