NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

Congress is out of step with the American people on cannabis when national support for federal marijuana legalization is at an all-time high.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

In this article, well explore the current state of medical cannabis in Massachusetts , clarify misconceptions, and share insights from the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance, Inc. Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis. decrease from peak enrollment.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. As usual, Acres Underground was packed to capacity with passionate volunteers who span from across the cannabis community and those new faces eager to learn about cannabis advocacy.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Today, you were a part of making history. When NORML was founded in 1970, only 12% of the public supported legalization. Now, we have a public mandate with majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independent voters all supporting the outright legalization of marijuana.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Known as the Blumenauer-McClintock amendment after Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), this bipartisan language would restrict the Department of Justice from interfering in the 11 states that have legalized and regulate adult-use marijuana. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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NORML

JULY 8, 2019

The Battle Born State made national history with the passing and the subsequent signing by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak of Assembly Bill 132, which would prohibit employers within the state from rejecting an applicant based solely on a positive result for cannabis in a drug test. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

With marijuana legalization being supported by a supermajority of Americans while Congress’ approval rating hovers around 20 percent, ending our country’s disastrous prohibition against marijuana would not just be good policy, but good politics.”

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee. . The post Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. Marijuana legalization is here to stay and it is time that federal policy reflect that.” ” said NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

“Thanks to the leadership of the House Judiciary chairman, never in history have we been closer to ending the failed policy of marijuana criminalization and providing pathways to opportunity for our brothers and sisters who have suffered under its oppressive reign.” ” Click here to share this alert on Facebook.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. Last year, AFGE passed a resolution supporting cannabis legalization.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

” Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long experiment with marijuana prohibition. Sixty-six percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” according to national survey data compiled by the Gallup.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

NEWARK – After nearly ten years of advocacy, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in 2020 to advance racial and social justice. Now is a pivotal moment nationally for marijuana legalization and New Jersey. The Statement. March 30, 2022. Dr. Charles F.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Black History Month Celebration. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Congress is clearly out of step with the American people on cannabis when national support for federal marijuana legalization is at an all-time high and we saw several states move toward with legalization last November.”. Blumenauer. For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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NORML

MARCH 24, 2020

Despite the ongoing crisis we are faced with, the November elections will still hold major implications for the future of legalization and other cannabis policy reforms. Together, we’re going to make history, The NORML Team. That is why, today, we have an important ask for you: Are you ready to make a difference?

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization. FL resident? Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1810, to strengthen medical cannabis patient protections. NM resident? Legislation is pending, S.4117

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. 978, that would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume marijuana off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This has never happened in the history of our country and it is thanks to all the time and effort folks have put in for DECADES. The House Judiciary Committee has posted a markup for HR 3884 , the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act on Wednesday, November 20th and they will likely hold a vote on the same day.

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Veriheal

APRIL 10, 2024

While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation. Headliners this year include Wu-Tang Clan with Redman and Thundercat.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2024

We have a history of championing patients, including leading advocacy efforts to ensure patients could access their products during the pandemic, and most recently, preserve curbside pickup services for patients,” the statement read. Based on legal cases in other states, they believe they have a legal path forward.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The history of Black hemp farmers in America is a story that has been largely ignored. Read more to uncover the hidden history of Black hemp farmers in America and explore their contributions to this industry. From the early days of this nation’s history, hemp was a vital cash crop which served a myriad of purposes.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. We participated in gardening and yard clean up at Harrison House, held a Black History month panel together, and helped with a Mardi Gras neighborhood celebration.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

California is a critical market in the United States, with a long history of leading innovation and elevating the conversation around national legalization,” said Ben Rosman, J.D., PSI is devoted to elevating the cannabis community through scientific accuracy, research, advocacy and consumer safety.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“A local marijuana advocacy group in Rochester, NORML, and other community groups released a report that found Monroe County had the fifth-highest arrest rates for low-level marijuana-related offenses in the state, outside of New York City.” “It still won’t be legal to sell or smoke on the street.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. History of Medical Marijuana in Iowa: The history of medical marijuana in Iowa is rooted in a long-standing prohibitionist stance.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2019

The way we have enforced cannabis in the history has been atrocious,” Sen. The Democratic controlled legislature insisted that legalization would help minority communities.The measure creates a $30 million social equity loan program and lawmakers directed Pritzker to pardon people with past low-level marijuana convictions.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

It also amends penalties for offenses involving the possession of more than one ounce but less than two ounces of cannabis from a criminal misdemeanor to a non-criminal violation punishable by a $200 fine – regardless of an offender’s prior criminal history. Finally, A.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2022

And the prison sentence can reach five years in case the culprit has a criminal history. As part of the cannabis decriminalization campaign, Tunisian activists are also calling on the government to establish a national authority to legalize cannabis and educate consumers to replace Law 52.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2023

Feds Greenlight Cocaine Extract [18F]FP-CIT The DEA is making strides toward legalizing a form of cocaine, which experts have observed to be indispensable in diagnosing conditions like Parkinson’s disease and tremor syndromes. In the saga of prohibition, here’s the latest news.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

Abbas was the chair of the MPCC and one of the most prominent voices in Michigan’s cannabis legalization movement. One day, Abbas decided to give cannabis a try—and the rest was history. “As Thanks to her help, recreational cannabis legalization made the 2018 ballot and subsequently garnered the approval of Michigan voters.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization. For the first time in recent history, there is a clear pathway to advance a decriminalization bill, Senate Bill 2, to the desk of Governor Northam, an issue which is a top priority for him in the 2020 General Assembly. NH resident? Update : S.54 VT resident? WI resident?

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. It’s shocking, and what’s more, is that the authorities feel justified because it is illegal and don’t care what evidence is out there about its history here. Now we are trying to put all these pieces together.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

2020, about 54 percent of voters in South Dakota approved an adult-use cannabis legalization measure, while nearly 70 percent voted in favor of medical marijuana legalization. And state legislators are working to delay the legally mandated implementation of the medical marijuana law. Taking adult-use legalization to court.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

To mark POPLAR’s launch, the Petrie-Flom Center has invited experts from all aspects of the emerging psychedelics industry — including clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, legal experts, and representatives from state and federal government — for an afternoon of discussion about the initiative’s work.

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