NORML

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Burgum Issues Additional Pardons for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses appeared first on NORML. State officials approved procedures in 2019 permitting those with low-level marijuana possession convictions to seek unconditional pardons. The post North Dakota: Gov.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2020

The post Texas: Austin Police to Cease Making Arrests, Issuing Citations for Minor Marijuana Offenses appeared first on NORML. “APD will no longer cite or arrest individuals with sufficient identification for Class A or Class B misdemeanor ‘possession of marijuana’ offenses.".

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NORML

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The post NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories appeared first on NORML. State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states.

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NORML

JUNE 2, 2021

The post NORML Issues Statement Regarding Amazon’s New Workplace Drug Testing Rules, Support for Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 17, 2023

The post NORML Op-Ed: Antiquated Marijuana Policies Are Exacerbating Supply Chain Issues appeared first on NORML. Of this total, only about 25 percent sought to return to work — resulting in mass driver shortages.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The post Pennsylvania: Governor Launches Effort to Issue Mass Pardons to Those with Low-Level Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML. Until they do, I am committed to doing everything in my power to support Pennsylvanians who have been adversely affected by a minor marijuana offense on their record.”.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

By implementing these common-sense reforms, we can ensure a safer environment for those who work in this essential industry and those who they provide for,” said NORML’s Strekal.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The post New Congressional Report Provides Pathway for How the Biden Administration Can Deschedule Marijuana and Issue Blanket Pardons to Past Offenders appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The post NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2022 State Legislative Victories appeared first on NORML. “Voters and lawmakers took significant steps this year to repeal marijuana prohibition laws and to provide relief to those tens millions of Americans who have suffered as a result of them,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2025

The Office of the Illinois State Treasurer (Treasurer) this week issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for banking services for cash processing of medical and recreational cannabis tax payments. The post Illinois State Treasurer issues RFP for cannabis tax banking services appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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The Fresh Toast

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cannabis Helps Protect The Brain From Injury And Long Term Issues — Here’s How. The post Cannabis Helps Protect The Brain From Injury And Long Term Issues — Here’s How appeared first on The Fresh Toast. Making cannabis a part of your wellness regimen is a great way to give your brain the support it needs.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

"Cannabis legalization is an issue that unites Democrats, Republicans, and Independents," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "It It is imperative that elected officials respect the voters' decision and implement this measure in a manner that is consistent with the sentiments of the majority of the electorate."

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 3, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Friday issued 35 additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants from the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL). Conducted in July 2023, all 35 applicants issued a conditional license met social equity criteria.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 23, 2025

This annual event is a powerful opportunity for us to meet with state representatives and make our voices heard on the critical issues affecting cannabis patients and the industry.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

Devitt takes issue with the claim on the label of Kosmic Chews that the product contains “all natural” Delta-9 THC. Devitt also feels there are issues of democracy at play here. This information is listed on the label, which promises a deeper high. The company website boasts: No synthetic chemicals.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Issue : Adult use marijuana. Issue : Medical marijuana. Issue : Medical & adult use marijuana. Issue : Adult use marijuana. Issue : Adult use marijuana. Issue : Adult use marijuana. But social distancing guidelines have made this work virtually impossible. New Jersey. Status : Qualified. Mississippi.

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NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2024

"At a time when voters and politicians are largely divided, there is one issue that Americans largely agree upon: Its time to legalize and regulate marijuana." The post Manhattan Institute Poll: Adults Overwhelmingly Oppose Marijuana Criminalization appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Of the 87 Craft Grow Licenses, 87 were issued to Social Equity Applicants. Of the 55 infusers, 54 of the licenses were issued to Social Equity Applicants. Of the 163 transporters, 139 of the licenses were issued to Social Equity Applicants. Job titles for Cannabis Regulator and Trainee positions are approved.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 9, 2025

States Which Allow Medical Cannabis for Mental Health Issues? As the conversation around mental health continues to grow, so does the recognition of alternative treatments like medical cannabis. More states across the U.S.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

.” The first bill, HR 712 , known as the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019, would direct the Veterans Administration to conduct research on marijuana in regards to a wide variety of ailments commonly associated with service-related issues. You can learn more about marijuana and veterans issues by reading the NORML factsheet.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

. “These 50 lawmakers play a key role in whether or not marijuana policy reform advances at the state level so it is vitally important that reformers are aware of where they stand on the issue.” By contrast, a large percentage of Democrats are supportive of both issues. ” KEY FINDINGS.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 14, 2023

Let’s be honest, medical cannabis is not the most pressing issue in Washington these days. I have experienced firsthand from walking the halls of Congress, that while a majority of members are sympathetic to the needs of patients, most do not understand the issue of medical cannabis much less that there is a way forward.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But, when it comes to the issue of cannabis law reform, Republican lawmakers all too often ignore or seek to undermine their voters. In a healthy and functioning democracy, elected officials represent the views of the electorate.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 12, 2025

Watch as we explore the significance of the last 12 years in establishing cannabis' "currently accepted medical use" and learn why this matters!

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 1, 2022

The issue of adulterants in cannabis vape products has once again resurfaced as the Pennsylvania Office of Medical Marijuana issued a notice to medical cannabis patients on February 4, 2022 advising them of a recall of over 500 different products containing substances not suitable for inhalation.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

We have consistently called for federal oversight of these products and supported the spirit of AB 2223 but requested a minor yet crucial amendment to address a major issue affecting some of California’s most vulnerable residents. Unfortunately, our efforts to alter the legislation to protect these patients failed, and so did AB 2223.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

Ultimately, lawmakers agreed upon appointing a study commission to make recommendations on the issue. Last year, members of Senate similarly approved medical cannabis access legislation, but that effort was opposed by the House. In December, the commission called for lawmakers to enact a limited legalization program.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

At a time when the political divides is larger than ever, the issue of marijuana legalization is one of the few policy issues upon which most Americans agree.” . “As more and more states have moved forward with their own marijuana liberalization policies in recent years, public support has only grown stronger.

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NORML

JUNE 3, 2024

November's vote will mark the third time since 2020 that South Dakotans have weighed in on the issue. The post South Dakota: Voters Will Decide on Marijuana Possession Measure This Fall appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 24, 2020

The federal court ruling, issued earlier this month, will allow the lawsuit to proceed in state court, paving the way for a more employee-friendly resolution of the case. Amazon Com DEDC, LLC, et al.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2024

If certified for the ballot, it will be the third time since 2020 that South Dakotans have weighed in on the legalization issue. The post South Dakota: Activists Turn in Signatures To Place Adult-Use Legalization Measure on November’s Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Of all the policy issues discussed by pollsters, respondents’ support was strongest for legalizing cannabis. The post Poll: 61 Percent of US Adults Say Marijuana Legalization Is a “Good Idea” appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 29, 2024

The new law provides discretion to physicians to issue medical cannabis recommendations to any patient who may benefit from it. It also allows those ages 65 or older to self-certify for a registration card absent a doctor’s recommendation. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion this afternoon finding that the initiative’s language violated the state’s single subject rule requirement. The post Nebraska: Supreme Court Invalidates Proposed 2020 Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Released on July 14, the proposed bill would address a wide range of issues ranging from the conflict of laws between the federal and state governments on cannabis to research and restorative justice.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

“Virginians have been clear in their support for this issue and Governor Northam agrees, it is time to legalize the responsible use of cannabis by adults in the Commonwealth.". The post Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Measures in Historic Votes appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 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.

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