ToAmerican Rights and Reform PAC
Amount$250,000
When2025
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeMSO funding of the pro-Trump cannabis PAC backing federal rescheduling.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
Cannabis & Hemp Money Flows
Documented political contributions, investments, acquisitions, and other flows connected to hemp and cannabis policy. Industry and policy-position fields are analytical classifications; undisclosed amounts are kept in the record count and excluded from dollar totals.
Hemp and cannabis are not the same fight — they are two industries, and the full dataset is sharply imbalanced. Among the 56 of 85 flows with a disclosed amount, $240,801,468 is documented; $216,311,468 (90%) is classified as licensed-cannabis money. The remaining rows are included as documented flows but excluded from dollar totals. Documented hemp-industry flows: 8. Pharma, tobacco, alcohol, and other interests are broken out separately.
Full dataset — flow count by industry85 total
Cannabis 55Hemp 8Pharma 4Tobacco 2Alcohol 9Other 7
Biggest documented spenders
top 10 by totalDocumented flows
showing 41–80 of 85ToTrump-Vance Inaugural Committee
Amount$250,000
When2024
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeContribution to Trump's inaugural committee routed through the USCC industry association. Brought total identified cannabis-industry inauguration giving to at least $1 million.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToSmart & Safe Florida (Amendment 3 ballot committee)
Amount$244,000
When2023
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeSupport passage of FL Amendment 3 adult-use legalization.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: High
ToPennsylvania lawmakers / legislature (lobbying)
Amount$210,000
When2024
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeTop cannabis lobbying spender in PA in 2024, pushing to legalize an adult-use market. Total pro-cannabis PA lobbying was ~$1.6M.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: High
ToCoalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (Ohio Issue 2)
Amount$200,000
When2023
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeMSO contribution to pass Ohio Issue 2 adult-use legalization.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToPennsylvania lawmakers / legislature (lobbying)
Amount$171,720
When2024
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeTrade-association lobbying for PA adult-use legalization.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: High
ToFederal lobbying (Agriculture, Food Industry, Budget/Appropriations)
Amount$140,000
When2024
ClassificationHemphemp interest
PurposeFederal lobbying for hemp farming provisions and hemp-derived consumer product industry matters, including advocacy against restrictive regulations.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: High
ToArizona Proposition 205 - Opposition
Amount$110,000
When2016
ClassificationOthernot classified
PurposeBusiness organization donated $110,000 against Arizona Proposition 205 recreational marijuana legalization.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToConservative Fighter PAC
Amount$50,000
When2025
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeContribution to a pro-Trump/GOP PAC amid the rescheduling lobbying push; Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers is a consistent donor to congressional Republicans.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToPA lawmakers: Gov. Josh Shapiro ($25,000), House Majority Leader Matt Bradford ($10,000), Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward ($10,000)
Amount$45,000
When2024
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeExecutive personal campaign donations to top PA lawmakers amid the adult-use legalization push.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToFederal lobbying (Agriculture, Food Industry, Budget/Appropriations)
Amount$35,000
When2026
ClassificationHemphemp interest
PurposeFederal lobbying for hemp industry advocacy and regulatory framework, including efforts to delay Section 781 hemp product ban.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: High
ToColorado Amendment 64
Amount$33,000
When2012
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeProgressive Insurance chairman donated to Colorado Amendment 64 recreational marijuana legalization initiative.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToCoalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (Ohio Issue 2)
Amount$26,000
When2023
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeLocal operator contribution to pass Ohio Issue 2.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToCoalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (Ohio Issue 2)
Amount$25,000
When2023
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeLocal operator contribution to pass Ohio Issue 2.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToPA lawmakers: Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman ($10,000) and State Sen. Dan Laughlin ($10,000)
Amount$20,000
When2024
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeExecutive personal campaign donations to key PA senators amid the adult-use legalization push.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToAnti-Prop 205 campaign (Arizona 2016)
Amount$10,000
When2016
ClassificationAlcoholalcohol interest
PurposeAlcohol wholesalers donated $10k to oppose Arizona Prop 205 recreational marijuana legalization to protect alcohol market.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: High
ToOhio Issue 2
AmountUndisclosed
When2023
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeOhio-based cannabis operator was among top donors supporting Ohio Issue 2 recreational marijuana legalization.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToSouth Dakota Initiated Measure 26
AmountUndisclosed
When2020
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeLocal advocacy group and Marijuana Policy Project supported South Dakota Initiated Measure 26 medical marijuana legalization.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToNew Jersey Public Question 1
AmountUndisclosed
When2020
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeLawn care products manufacturer was the main donor through Building Stronger Communities Action Fund supporting New Jersey Public Question 1 legalization.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToMichigan Proposal 1 - Opposition
AmountUndisclosed
When2018
ClassificationOthernot classified
PurposeProhibition advocacy nonprofit funded opposition to Michigan Proposal 1, providing 99% of opposition funds through Healthy and Productive Michigan PAC.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: Medium
ToNevada Question 2
AmountUndisclosed
When2016
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeNational cannabis legalization advocacy organization was the largest donor in support of Nevada Question 2.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToMassachusetts Question 4
AmountUndisclosed
When2016
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeMassachusetts Question 4 recreational marijuana legalization raised $6.8 million in support campaigns.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: Medium
ToCalifornia Proposition 64
AmountUndisclosed
When2016
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeNon-profit organization contributed substantially to California Proposition 64 recreational marijuana legalization campaign.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: Medium
ToOregon Measure 91
AmountUndisclosed
When2014
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeNon-profit drug policy reform organization supported Oregon Measure 91 recreational marijuana legalization.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToArizona Proposition 200
AmountUndisclosed
When1996
ClassificationCannabislicensed-cannabis interest
PurposeUniversity of Phoenix founder sponsored Arizona Proposition 200 medical marijuana and drug policy reform measure.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToMassachusetts Question 4 opposition (2016)
AmountUndisclosed
When2016
ClassificationAlcoholalcohol interest
PurposeAlcohol distributors and healthcare provider funded opposition to Massachusetts cannabis legalization (Question 4).Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToState-level CBD regulation and patent protection lobbying
AmountUndisclosed
When2017
ClassificationPharmapharmaceutical interest
PurposeCannabis-derived pharmaceutical company contracted lobbyists in at least 22 states to protect Epidiolex monopoly and CBD regulations.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToCoalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR)
AmountUndisclosed
When2021
ClassificationAlcoholalcohol interest
PurposeAlcohol beverage company member of tobacco-alcohol-funded coalition shaping federal cannabis regulatory policy.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToCoalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR)
AmountUndisclosed
When2021
ClassificationTobaccotobacco interest
PurposeTobacco company member of industry coalition influencing federal cannabis policy and legalization framework.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToCoalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR)
AmountUndisclosed
When2021
ClassificationTobaccotobacco interest
PurposeTobacco company and CPEAR member shaping federal cannabis regulatory framework through coalition membership.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToFederal hemp THC beverage regulation lobbying
AmountUndisclosed
When2020
ClassificationAlcoholalcohol interest
PurposeBrewer lobbied on regulation of intoxicating hemp beverages while competing in the cannabis beverage space.Flow: Political ContributionConfidence: Medium
ToFederal and state hemp THC beverage lobbying
AmountUndisclosed
When2020
ClassificationAlcoholalcohol interest
PurposeMajor brewer lobbied at federal and state levels to restrict hemp-derived THC beverages and protect beer market share.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToFederal hemp-derived THC beverage regulation/ban advocacy
AmountUndisclosed
When2018
ClassificationAlcoholalcohol interest
PurposeAlcohol trade group lobbied Congress to ban or heavily regulate hemp-derived THC beverages as competition to alcohol products.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToCommunity Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
AmountUndisclosed
When2010
ClassificationPharmapharmaceutical interest
PurposePharmaceutical company manufacturing opioid pain medications funded CADCA anti-drug advocacy against marijuana legalization.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToCommunity Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
AmountUndisclosed
When2010
ClassificationPharmapharmaceutical interest
PurposeOpioid painkiller manufacturer sponsored CADCA to support anti-marijuana initiatives and protect opioid market share.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToFederal lobbying (Agriculture, Food Industry, Budget/Appropriations)
AmountUndisclosed
When2022
ClassificationHemphemp interest
PurposeFederal education and advocacy on hemp farming and consumer product industry provisions; active in federal lobbying disclosures 2022-2025.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToFederal congressional advocacy (Section 781 opposition)
AmountUndisclosed
When2025
ClassificationHemphemp interest
PurposePledged focus on cannabinoid and hemp-derived products; coordinated with national organizations to address Section 781 federal hemp redefinition and ban.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToFederal hemp regulation lobbying
AmountUndisclosed
When2025
ClassificationAlcoholalcohol interest
PurposeHired HB Strategies for lobbying on hemp product regulation and oversight, signaling industry support for federal regulatory framework.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToFederal congressional hemp regulation advocacy
AmountUndisclosed
When2025
ClassificationAlcoholalcohol interest
PurposePublicly criticized Congress over hemp THC ban in appropriations bills; advocated against intoxicating hemp product regulations that compete with traditional wine/spirits.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium
ToFederal Senate advocacy (hemp extension campaign)
AmountUndisclosed
When2025
ClassificationHemphemp interest
PurposeCoordinated grassroots lobbying effort including 11,000+ emails to senators requesting one-month delay in hemp product prohibition and passage of regulatory legislation.Flow: Documented FlowConfidence: Medium