NORML

JUNE 20, 2019

For the first time ever, the House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Today, nearly one in four Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal under state statute. Together, we will legalize America.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 3, 2025

Crista Eggers is deeply committed to the advocacy and advancement of medical cannabis legalization in Nebraska. Special guest Crista Egger updates us from the frontline! Crista's passion for advocacy began when her youngest son, Colton, was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy just after he turned two.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2020

The Act permits those 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Marijuana Legalization Proponents Turn In Nearly Twice The Signatures Required to Qualify for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The complete agenda for the 2020 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar, May 28-30, is now available. Continuing Legal Education credit for this 3-day program is available from all states that require CLE credits for their attorneys. If you’re not a lawyer, and don’t need the CLE credit, you are still welcome to attend.

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MedicalJane

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As more and more states legalize cannabis use, the demand for medical cannabis products and cannabinoid-based therapies continues to grow. Use and legalization of medical cannabis was favored by over 80% of the participants, especially cannabidiol (CBD) for epilepsy and when prescribed by a medical provider.

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NORML

MAY 18, 2023

After a century of failed policies and canna-bigotry, Americans are ready to move in a different direction — one that legalizes, regulates, and educates. The post NORML Op-Ed: Ending Cannabis Bigotry Is Long Overdue appeared first on NORML.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 16, 2025

However, understanding the difference between hemp and marijuana is essential to distinguish their legal status, chemical profiles, cultivation methods, and product applications.

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

” Specifically, federal and state data finds that teen cannabis use has declined in past years – during the same time that many states have legalized and regulated the use of cannabis by adults. .” percent to 12.5

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Along with Corinne Tobias, the co-founder and program director of the Cannabis Coaching Institute, Meharg spoke with The Cannigma about the importance of cannabis coaching in this golden era of legal weed, and how their own journey as patients led them to become cannabis coaches. Why medical cannabis users need guidance.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

“We are so proud of the work all the advocates did this year, and all the years prior, in helping to educate their families, communities and their legislators on the facts about medical cannabis. Andy Beshear , who has previously expressed a willingness to vote in favor of legalizing medical cannabis.

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Leafly

AUGUST 5, 2022

The post Higher Education: Cannabis courses and post-secondary programs in Canada? Are you looking to start a career in cannabis? These Canadian colleges and universities are offering unique and compelling post-secondary programs. appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2019

Legal Advisor to Roc NORML, and Mary Kruger, Start SMART NY Coalition Member and Executive Director of Roc NORML. Sixty-five percent of New York residents support the legalization of cannabis. Cannabis legalization was not included in the 2019 – 2020 New York State Budget. By: Jason Klimek, Esq.,

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 6, 2025

There is a spectrum of distinctiveness, and where a mark falls on that spectrum determines both its legal protectability and its effectiveness as a brand. In general, the more distinctive the mark, the stronger it is in identifying the source of goods or servicesand the broader the legal protection it can receive.

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NORML

OCTOBER 23, 2019

A super-majority of Americans, including majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents support making marijuana use legal in the United States, according to nationwide polling data compiled by Gallup, first reported by Forbes. In recent years, American’s support for legalization has only grown stronger. ”

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

And while we applaud Governor Northam, his administration, and the legislature for taking this step, it’s critical that they work swiftly to legalize and regulate the responsible of cannabis by adults and begin undoing the damages prohibition has waged on tens of thousands of Virginians.”

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

By completing the following survey, you will help NORML better understand how to most effectively represent your interests in our lobbying, organizing, and educational efforts. Together we will legalize marijuana nationwide and ensure the rights of responsible consumers are protected. This information is vital to our continued success.

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NORML

MAY 14, 2020

” He was especially proud of the group’s successful efforts to reform the state’s medical cannabis access laws and was working on the state initiative to legalize marijuana at the time of his passing. At the age of 30, he encountered the equalizing power of education when he returned to college to acquire an M.A.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2023

"Assisting and working toward legalization nationally will allow me not only to learn about the failed federal experiment with cannabis, but also inform me on ways to better educate constituents on how they can take action to change these policies in their own communities."

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Potential implications of rescheduling cannabis It’s important to keep in mind that rescheduling does not legalize cannabis outright for recreational use. Rescheduling would ease those research barriers, improving access to data and education around the plant and opening the door to fully explore the medical benefits cannabis could provide.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. Now we look to the Senate, where we are cautiously optimistic.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

In addition to incentivizing states to legalize marijuana, the Marijuana Justice Act seeks to repair some of the damage marijuana prohibition has done to this country’s most vulnerable communities. If this is important to you, then contact your member of Congress and tell them to cosponsor The Marijuana Justice Act now.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s well past time that we stop doing damage to people’s employment prospects, educational opportunities, and parental rights.” “Decriminalization is an important first step on Virginia’s path towards legal, regulated adult use, and one many thought was still years away, but we cannot stop now. .”

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2019

When NORML was founded in 1970, only 12% of the country supported legalizing marijuana; 88% were opposed to our goals. We still have lots of work ahead of us, even in those states that have enacted some form of marijuana legalization. Thanks for all you do, The NORML team.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 23, 2021

The number of employees testing positive for cannabis has soared over the past decade, especially in states with legal recreational marijuana, a recent report found. The 2021 Drug Testing Index carried out by Quest Diagnostics found that in states with legalized recreational marijuana , positivity rates for marijuana testing rose 118.2%

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NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

Commenting on the data, NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano said, “Regulation and education is a more effective and a more preferable tool to discourage youth use and access than is criminalization.” By contrast, advocating for the marijuana’s continued criminalization only compounds them.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors said 50% of leasing professionals found it wasn’t hard to re-lease a property after tenants smoked cannabis indoors, and the organization “does not have a position on cannabis legalization.”. Legal cannabis raises home value. Key Findings. The seven states (plus D.C.)

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

In no time at all she found herself front and center in Virginia NORML ’s fight to legalize medical cannabis, testifying before the General Assembly, pleading for legal access not only for herself, but for all Virignians. Tamara knew she had to get involved and work to change the law in her state of Virginia.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? Cannabis in Japan: New Bill Explained The new bill was passed by a majority vote in Japan’s Lower and Upper houses and includes revisions that will legalize certain medical products derived from cannabis. Is Weed Legal in Japan?

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Activists have been working for months registering new voters, collecting signatures, and educating the public, in hopes of giving voters in their state the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast their vote for marijuana. Initiative 26 (medical): Title – An initiated measure on legalizing marijuana for medical use.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2019

With over 65% percent of the American public in support of marijuana legalization, and three-quarters of voters supporting states’ rights to enact their own marijuana policies, the time to act is now. Sunday, September 8: NORML Leadership Summit. Earn your NORML Leadership Certification!

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

One of the arguments against the legalization of cannabis is that it may result in more impaired drivers on the road, but emerging research is indicating otherwise. Lauren Dutra, Matthew Farrelly, and their colleagues stated in the study’s report that the relationship between cannabis legalization and traffic safety remains unclear.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 31, 2022

Although the laboratories of democracy are still perfecting the laws and regulations governing the adult-use and sale of cannabis, it is nonetheless apparent that a growing number of state governments — as well as a majority of the public — believe that marijuana legalization is a preferable policy to criminalization.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

At a time when 68 percent of Americans support marijuana legalization, including outright majorities of Democrats (77 percent), Independents (62 percent), and Republicans (57 percent), it is time for ending federal prohibition to become a truly bipartisan issue in the eyes of voters.”

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

“We are clearly going to legalize marijuana and tax it here in the Keystone State, so we should stop these arrests right now,” said Reidy. “At the very least, this means less people who are cannabis consumers are getting tied up in the criminal legal system. That’s a positive,” Hoover said.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2023

IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S Presented free of charge, this ongoing educational seminar series will focus on the science, data and peer-reviewed research surrounding marijuana and will be led by […]

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