NORML

JANUARY 16, 2019

To kick off the 2019 state legislative season, NORML is pleased to release our 2019 Gubernatorial Scorecard. This extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to states’ governors based upon their comments and voting records specific to matters of marijuana policy. Key Findings.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. HI resident? KY resident?

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. Changing Perceptions of Medical Cannabis Historically, medical cannabis faced widespread stigmatization and misconceptions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. If passed by the Parliament, the legislation will remove the need for criminal investigations when someone is caught with a personal amount of the substance.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of edible medical cannabis products.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

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. ” Legislative text for the Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act can be found here. and the U.S.

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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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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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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 170, to expand access to medical cannabis in Delaware.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and comes in at a hefty 163PP. This is big: Today @SenBooker @SenSchumer and I are releasing our draft legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis. Senate Leadership Releases Draft Legislation to Make Cannabis Federally Legal. First here’s the story.

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Cannabis Info

MARCH 19, 2019

The history of cannabis prohibition. Cannabis is undergoing an international regularisation process and an increasing number of countries and states are legalising medicinal and even recreational uses. For most of human history , marijuana has been completely legal. BACKGROUND. JAZZ AND ASSASINS.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

“After nearly a century of prohibition, it is clear this policy has been an absolute failure and a national disgrace. The MORE Act is the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced in the US Congress and is backed by a broad coalition of civil rights, criminal justice, drug policy, and immigration groups.

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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. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Advocates for a consistent and accurate cannabis lexicon will be thrilled to hear that Washington state legislators are working toward replacing the word “marijuana” with “cannabis” in all outstanding legislation and laws. Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.”. “I

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 23, 2022

“Pot,” “weed,” “grass,” “Mary Jane,” “flower” — there is no shortage of terms to describe cannabis. Legislators recently passed a law that changes every Revised Code of Washington with the word “marijuana.” The change gets rid of the term, swapping it out for the word “cannabis.”. Melanie Morgan during testimony in 2021.

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NORML

JULY 8, 2019

While Nevadans will unfortunately have to wait another two years for the fate of public consumption lounges to be decided upon, monumental legislation passed in the 2019 legislative session regardless. “We were able to visit folks in Tahoe, Reno and Fallon as well as smoke shops, dispensaries and Budtender Fight Club.”

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 9, 2021

LGBTQIA+ people and cannabis enthusiasts share similar experiences when it comes to legal progress, political challenges, and a continued quest for equality. In fact, one study says that queer people consume cannabis at higher rate than straight and cis people. Cannabis has a history just as ancient. Sound familiar?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Secret cannabis users may not have to keep their habits secret much longer. Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. million people, used cannabis in the past year.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has deep historical roots in Bolivia, where it has been traditionally used in various cultural and medicinal contexts. Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses. Is CBD legal in Bolivia?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Councilmember Mosqueda, Mayor Harrell Proclaim Suite of Cannabis Legislation Passed by Council as ‘Historic’. New Laws Center Equity and Address Racial Inequities in the Cannabis Industry. Beginning in 2021, Mosqueda and her Council colleagues began looking at cannabis policies with the Executive.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Today, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced, with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) joining founding members Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK). For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

This legislation is about accepting political reality. This is not just good policy, but good politics. This legislation is about accepting scientific reality. As long as marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, federal policy remains ignorant of this fact. This legislation is about accepting economic reality.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said: “The Marijuana Justice Act is the most comprehensive piece of federal legislation ever introduced to end the failed policy of marijuana prohibition and to address the egregious harms that this policy has wrought on already marginalized communities.” “Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The new law requires that the governor to appoint two people to two separate regulatory structures: the state Office of Cannabis Management and the Cannabis Control Board. She nominated Christopher Alexander to head the Office of Cannabis Management. He is also a former policy director for the Drug Policy Alliance. “He

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Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Connecticut is weighing mushroom decriminalization, the NBA ended its cannabis testing protocol, and Missouri’s job market is booming thanks to cannabis. Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. Let us know in the comments!

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s been a while since the Senators took their seats – let’s hope they can get some progress with their suggested legislation. Hopefully the policy advisors for WA Labor saw the recent numbers on votes for the cannabis party in the Federal election and realize that a modicum of common sense is need on the topic.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Delegates at the 114th NAACP National Convention unanimously voted to adopt an amendment reiterating its support for cannabis reform. The new amendment also emphasizes teaming up with labor unions to secure protections for cannabis industry employees. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. Navigating the complexities surrounding the Veterans Administration and medical cannabis can be daunting. Many veterans struggle with various physical and psychological conditions resulting from their service.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

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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Veriheal

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This makes history by enacting the first piece of standalone federal cannabis reform legislation in U.S. It also creates a more efficient pathway for researchers who request larger quantities of cannabis. Pathways to Cannabis Reform. Descheduling Cannabis. The law gives the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 14, 2021

It’s been a busy year for federal cannabis legislation. Federal cannabis reform hasn’t passed into law, but it’s not for lack of trying. In 2021 alone, several high-profile cannabis bills have been proposed in both chambers of Congress, while others have been promised later this year. Introduced in the House by Rep.

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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 American people are overwhelmingly on our side and ready to end our failed prohibitionist policies and lately more and more elected officials are joining them.

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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. convention and hosting a festive Happy Holidays party at Nuwu’s historic cannabis consumption lounge, taking it to an even higher level in 2020 was absolutely vital.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The cannabis advocacy movement goes back many years and involves many people. Researchers studying the effects of the cannabis plant have helped to broaden our awareness and understanding of what is possible with the help of cannabis. Playboy’s History with Cannabis. Playboy’s Latest Play for Cannabis Law Reform.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. In that popular series, grading criteria was as follows: Current stance on marijuana : What have they recently said about marijuana legislation? Did this candidate legislate the War on Drugs?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. Here’s the statement in full. January 31, 2019.

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