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Attorney General Nominee Commits To Leave State-Legal Marijuana Programs Alone

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With this commitment, Congress has a clear mandate to take action and end the underlying policy of federal criminalization,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. “In The results of a 2017 nationwide Gallup poll similarly found majority support among all three groups.

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Sen. Schumer And Rep. Jeffries To Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation

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Those without the means to defend themselves from the state bear the greatest burden and lifelong consequences of this ongoing failed federal policy. According to the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report , police made 659,700 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2017. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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S. 420 Introduced To End Federal Prohibition And Regulate Marijuana Nationwide

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Senator Ron Wyden has introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. The results of a 2017 nationwide Gallup poll similarly found majority support among all three groups.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Two Congressional Hearing Next Week On Marijuana

NORML

Next week, the two key committees will hold hearings on various aspects of federal marijuana policy. The second hearing is to be held on Thursday, June 20th, in the Veterans Affairs Committee to discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry.

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New Jersey Delays Marijuana Vote

NORML

Unfortunately, legislative intransigence regarding how best to create a regulatory framework has resulted in, at least for now, a continuation of the failed policy of marijuana criminalization in the Garden State.” Total marijuana arrests in 2017 increased for the second straight year , after having fallen for nearly a decade.

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Texas NORML Team Advocates in DC

NORML

Our team visited with eleven offices regarding the Texas hemp program, the Texas Compassionate Use Program and penalty reduction ( See our handout ). It was a very different experience from 2017 and we were able to obtain feedback that we can work with. Team members also had printed copies of their personal stories to share.

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