NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

For the first time ever, a congressional committee has approved a piece of legislation to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. “This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history. “This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history.

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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

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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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

As the medical marijuana field continues to evolve, the potential benefits for veterans have increasingly come to the forefront. For veterans considering medical marijuana as a treatment option, it’s essential to approach its usage with careful consideration and understanding.

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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

JULY 23, 2019

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (NY) introduced The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. All we have to show for the war we have waged on marijuana is the egregious harms it has wrought upon tens-of-millions of our fellow citizens.

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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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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

As many of you know, two years ago we launched the Cannabis Caucus, a first of its kind to create a forum for elected officials to collaborate on ways to address our outdated federal marijuana laws and two weeks ago, we were proud to add Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) as co-chairs to our growing group.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This week, we will very likely have the first vote to outright end federal marijuana prohibition. 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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NORML

JUNE 19, 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 eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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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 24, 2019

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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SMPL

JULY 27, 2020

Leadership of the House of Representatives is moving toward holding a floor vote on a comprehensive federal cannabis legalization bill in September, multiple sources familiar with the developing plan tell Marijuana Moment. In the months since, advocates have been eagerly awaiting further action to advance the legislation to the floor.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Arizona residents with low-level marijuana convictions can have their records wiped clean under a state expungement program launched this week. Today is a day that will go down in Arizona history because Arizona does not have expungements or didn’t, until this morning at 12:01 a.m.,” They’re choosing not to,” Gunnigle said.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

State lawmakers late last week advanced legislation to the Governor’s desk amending marijuana possession penalties and establishing procedures for the automatic expungement of prior, low-level cannabis convictions. Under existing law , the possession of over 25 grams of marijuana is punishable by up to three months in jail.

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

On November 5, 2016, Maine’s voters legalized recreational, or adult-use, marijuana. Business licenses will soon be available , but when the state finally makes its first legal sale, it would have done so after a three-year delay. “It was the first [legalization] vote we had in any state legislature, ever.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2022

Pericola’s bill of complaints begins in January of 2018, when Donald Trump’s then attorney general, Jeff Sessions, rescinded the Obama administration’s policy of not interfering with states that loosened their marijuana laws. The move riled an industry that had been growing as states across the country ended their bans.

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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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SpeedWeed

JULY 11, 2021

Many high-profile people enjoy kicking back and consuming marijuana, same as the rest of us. Jealousy aside, these high profile people are also advocates in the fight for legalization. Police also arrested him on the suspicion he was under the influence of marijuana. Marijuana was the pharmaceutical of choice.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

The clinics will be hosted by Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a long-standing partner of Trulieve, whose mission is focused on providing advocacy, outreach, research, and training as it relates to the business, social reform, public policy, and health and wellness in the cannabis industry.

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NORML

MARCH 24, 2020

While these challenging times present many difficulties for those of us seeking to advance the goal of ending federal marijuana prohibition, NORML’s newly launched election tool provides our supporters with an easy and convenient way to assist in our fight for reform. That is where you come in.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2023

With its abundance of medicinal properties and non-addictive nature, why does marijuana remain an untapped resource for researchers wanting to find treatments for debilitating chronic diseases like Parkinson’s? Could our society miss out on potential medical breakthroughs due to outdated marijuana laws or strict regulations?

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

“The Cannabis Caucus was the first of its kind to create a forum for elected officials to collaborate on ways to address our outdated federal marijuana laws,” said Rep. Lee, Joyce, and Young to build on the bipartisan work we’ve done to end the senseless federal prohibition on marijuana once and for all.”. Blumenauer.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A statewide campaign by the Arizona Marijuana Expungement Coalition, entitled “Reclaim Your Future/Reclama tu Futuro,” has officially launched to assist eligible residents in clearing their criminal records of marijuana-related offenses. Funding for the initiative is provided through Smart and Safe Arizona, also known as Prop 207.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

.” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1389 / Senate Bill 1860, to permit the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana for adults. FL resident? IN resident?

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

One week after Utah voters approved a medical marijuana ballot initiative, a lawyer representing patients and advocates has formally notified the Mormon church to preserve records ahead of a potential lawsuit concerning its alleged attempts to undermine the measure. Utah Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Legalization Ahead Of Compromise Deal.

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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. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

A month ago, Mexican marijuana legalization seemed like a done deal. The legalization bill moved through two Senate committees. On April 20, thousands arrived in support of legalization at “Four Days of Tripping,” a cannabis protest festival hosted by Plantón 420, one of Mexico’s most renowned marijuana protest camps.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Jared Polis issued pardons for 1,351 people who had been convicted of possessing two ounces or less of cannabis prior to the state’s legalization reforms. Adults can legally possess marijuana in Colorado, just as they can beer or wine. Colorado Gov. Polis, in a press release. Read full article at. Colorado Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The old-school, speakeasy-style cannabis store is named and themed after Harlem Renaissance legends Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday , who both became federal government targets for using marijuana during the Prohibition era. California legalized recreational marijuana in 2016, according to the New York Times.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 12, 2018

What a year it’s been in legalizing cannabis—from conservative states legalizing medical marijuana—to city ordinances imposing cannabis requirements. Could Utah’s cannabis legalization be up in smoke? As previously reported , Utah legalized medical marijuana this midterm through Proposition 2.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The changes are part of a larger push to reduce barriers to entering the legal marijuana system. After blocking dozens of people with criminal records from entering the legal marijuana industry, Washington state officials managing the 9-year-old industry are preparing to chill out a bit. Crosscut report.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 15, 2021

And an advocacy group plans to give away free cannabis if you get your COVID vaccine. One clip has surfaced of two rioters sharing a joint inside the rotunda declaring that they had made history as patriots in what they claimed was now “THEIR House”. . Video Transcript. Cannabis at the Capitol Seige Riot. DCMJ Joints for Jabs.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JUNE 15, 2021

Herer, AKA the “Hemperor” is known as one of the founding fathers of the legalization movement. First, he co-authored a comic titled ‘Great Revolutionary American Standard System (G.R.A.S.S): The Official Guide for Assessing the Quality of Marijuana’. . A Pioneer’s Mark on Marijuana . Ah Ha Publishing Company; 7th ed.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Your Highness, Carly.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From the systemic history of racism in the United States, African Americans exclusion from economic opportunities leads to maximizing profits for the White elite (Hirschman, 2019). What public policy barriers are African Americans facing when attempting to enter the legal cannabis industry? Marijuana Business Daily. Robinson, C.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 3, 2021

Evanston, Illinois, becomes the first US city to use marijuana taxes to restore the Black community. The city of Evanston, IL , has committed to correcting its historical harms with reparations financed by a local tax on legal cannabis sales. Illinois marijuana laws. Illinois sells $1 million in legal cannabis—per day.

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