NORML

JANUARY 24, 2024

We’re only a couple weeks into this year’s legislative season, and we’re already seeing a flurry of activity in state capitols nationwide. The post Marijuana Momentum Heats Up Across The US appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Starting January 1st, most employers will no longer be able to either fire or refuse to hire someone based solely upon their cannabis use history. The post California: Employees to No Longer Face Discrimination at Work for Their Off-Hours Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Adults may purchase up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flowers and/or up to one-quarter of an ounce of concentrates from licensed retailers beginning January 1st. The post Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2023

"The limited popularity of these products is a predictable outgrowth of criminal marijuana prohibition. As one would expect, there exists far less demand for these unregulated products in an environment where whole-plant cannabis legally regulated and available.” The post Analysis: Consumers More Likely to Use Unregulated Delta-8-THC Products in States Where Cannabis Is Criminalized appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

"Individuals reported improvements in overall PTSD symptom severity 30 and 70 days after initiating MMJ [medical marijuana]. Moreover, they reported reductions in negative affect and improvements in overall well-being. These findings suggest that MMJ use may be associated with clinical benefits in people with PTSD.” The post Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Improved Symptoms, Better Sleep in Patients Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In a healthy and functioning democracy, elected officials represent the views of the electorate. But, when it comes to the issue of cannabis law reform, Republican lawmakers all too often ignore or seek to undermine their voters. The post NORML Op-Ed: Republicans Are Increasingly Unwilling to Respect Voters’ Decisions on Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If enacted by Ohio's voters on Election Day (November 7th), the possession of marijuana will become legal for adults on December 7th. The post Ohio: Latest Polls Show Continued Support for Legalization Ahead of Initiative Vote appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The survey’s authors acknowledged that existing federal testing regulations are contributing to significant numbers of truck drivers leaving the industry while also dissuading new workers from entering it. The post Survey: Most Truck Drivers and Their Carriers Favor Changes in Federal Marijuana Testing Rules appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills. The post It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Lawmakers have advanced two bills to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that seek to expand the rights of cannabis consumers. The post California: Bills Expanding Marijuana Rights for Patients, Employees Advanced to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Fall '23 intern Gloria-Jean writes about her reasons for joining the NORML internship program. The post I’m Interning With NORML Because We Share A Similar Vision appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 5, 2023

Multiple improvements to the state’s medical program became law July 1, 2023. The post Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 2, 2023

Proponents say that the law's intent is to limit the number of in-person cash transactions taking place at licensed retailers. The post Colorado: Legislation Becomes Law Permitting Online Sales of Retail Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 2, 2023

Justices reversed a lower court decision and concluded that certain “sale-related marijuana offenses are eligible for expungement” under the state’s 2020 voter-initiated legalization law. The post Arizona: Appellate Court Expands Pool of Marijuana-Related Convictions Eligible for Expungement Relief appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 22, 2023

“In [this] cohort of ever-tobacco smokers of ≥20 pack-years with established COPD or at risk of developing COPD, a history of current and/or former smoking of marijuana of any cumulative lifetime amount was not found to be associated with a significantly deleterious impact on progression of COPD.” The post Study: Neither Current nor Lifetime Cannabis Use Linked with COPD appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 28, 2023

"For almost ten years, patients and their providers have lacked the ability to locally access these medically necessary state-approved products from state-licensed retailers. Hopefully, their wait is finally over." The post Georgia: Regulators Finally License Retailers to Begin Selling Low-THC Cannabis Products to Authorized Patients appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 27, 2023

“If cannabis businesses are to have any hope of operating safely, transparently, and in a manner that is competitive with the existing underground market, Congress must pass SAFE Banking now." The post SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in House and Senate appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2023

NORML 2023 spring intern Christopher Handwerger answers questions about his experience. The post What’s It Like to Intern with NORML? appeared first on NORML.

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APRIL 26, 2023

"Texas leads the nation in marijuana-related arrests. Passage of this legislation will end this dubious distinction." The post Texas: House Advances Marijuana Penalty Reduction Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 24, 2023

States’ real-world experience with marijuana legalization affirms that these policies can be implemented in a way that provides regulated access for adults while simultaneously limiting youth access and misuse. The post NORML Op-Ed: In the Era of Legal Marijuana, The Kids Are Alright appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 23, 2023

"Members of the DC City government continue to prioritize policies that both advance and protect the freedoms of responsible cannabis consumers. These policies include providing patients with convenient access to regulated medical cannabis products, prohibiting certain employers from discriminating against those who use cannabis while off the job, and providing legal relief to those with past, low-level marijuana convictions.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2023

Highlights in: AZ, DE, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, NH, NY, TX, VT, WA, and WV. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2023

Altieri assumed the leadership role in November 2016, directing NORML during one of the more successful periods in the marijuana law reform movement’s history. The post NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri Stepping Down from Leadership Position appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2023

After a several month delay, the Justice Department has opened the online application process for those persons eligible to receive certificates indicating that their marijuana-related convictions have been pardoned by the President. The post Justice Department Website Opens Portal for Those Seeking Presidential Pardon Certificates appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

“This vote is another huge disappointment for Virginians, the majority of whom favor swift access to retail sales,” added Pedini. “Legislation providing regulatory oversight is the best way for the Commonwealth to protect cannabis consumers. By failing to take legislative action, lawmakers are electing to continue driving consumers to the unregulated, underground market.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Many of those eligible for forgiveness have suffered numerous lost opportunities over the years because of a lingering conviction for behavior that most Americans no longer believe should be a crime. They should not have to continue to wait for relief any longer. The post NORML Op-ed: President Biden: What Happened to Those Marijuana Pardons You Promised?

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2023

It's time for the Department of Justice to deliver the pardon certificates that President Biden promised last fall. The post Presidential Pardons for Federal Cannabis Possession Convictions Still Unavailable appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2023

“Marijuana access has been long overdue for Mississippi’s patients,” NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said. “The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over two years ago, and lawmakers had an obligation to ensure that the process of providing access faced no further undue delays.” The post Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Sales to Begin This Week appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2023

Lawmakers in many states have started pre-filing marijuana law reform legislation and some sessions have already begun holding hearings. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

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NORML

JANUARY 20, 2023

Missouri NORML is very proud and pleased to announce that more than 3.500 Missourians have had their marijuana cases expunged from all public records only a few weeks after Article XIV/“Amendment 3” became effective on December 8. The post Missouri: 3,500+ Marijuana Records Expunged appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 20, 2023

"As a cannabis consumer, marijuana has changed my life for the better. There is nothing that I want to do more than be part of an organization that supports initiatives that advocate on behalf of freedoms for cannabis consumers." The post Why I’m Choosing to Intern at NORML appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals. We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement. The post Looking Ahead to 2023: NORML’s State-Level Legislative Goals and Expectations appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 27, 2022

“It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of ‘what we don’t know’ and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know.”. The post Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2022

“Especially as Connecticut employers seek to fill hundreds of thousands of job openings, an old conviction for low-level cannabis possession should not hold someone back from pursuing their career, housing, professional, and educational aspirations.”. The post Connecticut: Governor Announces Intent to Expunge 40,000+ Marijuana-Related Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

"December 8th is a historic date for Missourians," said Dan Viets, co-author of Amendment 3, Missouri NORML Coordinator, and Chair of the Amendment 3 Advisory Board. "Most of the 20,000 annual marijuana arrests in our state will end on that date. Instead, adults will be able to legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis, and soon will also have the option to grow up to 18 plants or purchase cannabis products tested for purity and potency from licensed retailers.".

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NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today, even in jurisdictions where cannabis remains criminalized under state law, tens of millions of Americans reside in cities and counties where local laws either depenalizing or decriminalizing cannabis-related activities are in effect. The post NORML Report Highlights Citywide Policies Depenalizing Marijuana Law Enforcement appeared first on NORML.

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