Reshaping the Future of Marijuana Policy with Toi Hutchinson (MPP)

Live from MjBizCon 2022!Toi Hutchinson served as an Illinois Senator, representing the 40th District from 2009 to 2019. During her time in the Senate, Hutchinson championed a variety of causes including protecting women and children from violence, modernizing the state’s tax structure, and legalizing cannabis. Prior to leaving the Senate, she served as the 46th president of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Toi is an original co-sponsor of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), the first most equity-centric law in the nation to legalize adult-use cannabis.In January 2022, Toi left the administration and became the first women President & CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project, an organization that’s solely focused on ending marijuana prohibition.In this live conversation from MjBizCon 2022, Toi and Tom discuss the future of the cannabis industry and what policies need to change to create a more inclusive future for everyone involved. From changing laws in the remaining states where cannabis is still criminal, to empowering black and brown entrepreneurs to create new businesses, to embracing the power of strong women in the industry.Toi is leading the charge to bring real change to the industry through the Marijuana Policy Project. Find out more here:Marijuana Policy ProjectLinkedinYouTubeInstagramToi Hutchinson