NORML

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

"Cannabis legalization is an issue that unites Democrats, Republicans, and Independents," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "It The post Ohio Becomes 24th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use appeared first on NORML. The post Ohio Becomes 24th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High appeared first on NORML. To be blunt, this change in public opinion is remarkable.

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NORML

MAY 10, 2024

This is reflected in the public’s consistent support for legalizing and regulating cannabis.” The post Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal appeared first on NORML. "Most Americans have tried cannabis and few regret having done so.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2024

The post Germany: Those 18+ May Legally Begin Possessing Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML. Residents ages 18 and older may possess (up to 25 grams) and home cultivate cannabis (up to three plants) beginning on April 1st.

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NORML

OCTOBER 26, 2023

“There are legitimate concerns around the marijuana legalization debate. However, based on our research and the research of others, the effect that legal marijuana could have on traffic safety should not be one of those concerns.”

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

"As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically. That's because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition."

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NORML

APRIL 18, 2024

Legalization is a success, and the end of cannabis prohibition can’t come soon enough. The post NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success appeared first on NORML. After a century of failed policies and “canna-bigotry,” the verdict is in.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2024

The post Surveys: Many Consumers Report Drinking Less Alcohol Following Changes to Marijuana’s Legal Status appeared first on NORML. "These surveys' findings offer support for the notion that, in some instances, cannabis can act as an intervention for certain persons seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption.”

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NORML

MARCH 4, 2024

“We found that non-medical cannabis legalization was associated with an immediate decline in beer sales. Furthermore, beer sales continued to decline in the post-legalization period, suggesting that individuals are moving away from beer towards legal cannabis."

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NORML

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If passed, Ohio will be the 24th state to legalize the adult-use marijuana market, and the 14th do so by a public vote. The post Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Authors reported a “large increase in hotel rooms rented in Colorado” immediately following legalization.

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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2024

North Dakota voters will decide on Election Day whether to approve a citizens' initiated ballot measure legalizing the use, home cultivation, and retail sale of cannabis. The post North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 19, 2024

“As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically among voters -- regardless of party affiliation. The post Polls: Most Americans Endorse Legalization, Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Either Alcohol Or Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With just days to go before Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana legalization measure becomes law, GOP lawmakers… The post Ohio Legislature Attempting to Gut Legalization Initiative Days Before Implementation of Key Provisions appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

"Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring states and they know that regulating the cannabis market is preferable to the failed policy of prohibition.” The post Ohio: Ballot Initiative Legalizing Marijuana for Adults Favored in Multiple Polls appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

“The refusal [of the federal government] to acknowledge the existence of legal cannabis jobs is a powerful act of shaming and stigmatization,” the report concludes. … If cannabis industry jobs were tallied like other jobs, … legal cannabis would be acknowledged as the fastest growing industry in America.”

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NORML

MARCH 26, 2024

“These data indicate that the legal, regulated cannabis market is displacing the underground marketplace. The post Study: Growing Percentage of Cannabis Consumers Transitioning to the Legal Market appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If enacted by Ohio's voters on Election Day (November 7th), the possession of marijuana will become legal for adults on December 7th. The post Ohio: Latest Polls Show Continued Support for Legalization Ahead of Initiative Vote appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2024

Those wedded to the status quo of cannabis criminalization have long warned that legalizing the marijuana market will result in increased adolescent use. But 10 years following the first states’ decisions to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis sales, data conclusively shows that this fear was unfounded.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2024

“As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically. That’s because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition.”

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. What is the current legal status of cannabis in Texas, and what potential changes are on the horizon? Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation.

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NORML

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The post Rick Steves: It’s Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida appeared first on NORML. For me, "high" is a place. and sometimes I want to go there. And when it comes to my civil liberty to enjoy marijuana as a responsible adult, there’s no good reason for our government to stop me.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2024

The post JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use appeared first on NORML. Consistent with prior analyses, researchers determined, “There was no evidence that RML [recreational marijuana laws] were associated with encouraging youth marijuana use."

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The post NORML Op-Ed: Cast the Fear-Mongering Aside — The Sky Won’t Fall if Florida Legalizes Marijuana appeared first on NORML. Criminalizing cannabis is a failed Florida policy. Let’s end it.

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2024

“Together, results found no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use among adolescents in response to the rapid rise of RCL [recreational cannabis legalization] and RCR [recreational cannabis retail sales].

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NORML

MAY 6, 2024

The post Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana appeared first on NORML. “When it comes to retail cannabis, the prevailing attitude is ‘Buy American.’”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post Florida: Lawmakers Advance Bills to Preemptively Restrict Consumers’ Choices Ahead of Legalization Vote appeared first on NORML. Republican lawmakers are seeking to preemptively restrict Florida's adult-use market ahead of the Court's ruling and before voters have had any opportunity to weigh in on it.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The post NORML Op-Ed: Don’t Let Politicians Cancel Ohio’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML. Increasingly, however, when it comes to elections deciding marijuana policies, Republican lawmakers are seeking to ensure that they dont.

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NORML

MAY 30, 2023

Adults may legally possess cannabis on August 1, 2023. The post Minnesota Becomes the 23rd Legal Marijuana State appeared first on NORML. State officials at that time will begin the process of reviewing and expunging tens of thousands of marijuana convictions.

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NORML

JANUARY 30, 2025

The post Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move to Roll Back States Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

After setting a new annual-sales total in 2024, Illinois kicked off 2025 with the highest January sales total since legalization. The post Illinois hits highest January cannabis sales since legalization appeared first on Illinois News Joint. Illinois dispensaries sold 3,958,808 cannabis items in January 2025.

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NORML

JULY 5, 2024

The post RAW Rolling Papers Donates $50,000 to NORML Supporting Nationwide Cannabis Legalization appeared first on NORML. RAW’s generous donation will amplify NORML’s efforts to facilitate the expungement of criminal cannabis convictions, end the collateral consequences of prohibition, and ensure equal access to cannabis for all.

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NORML

OCTOBER 18, 2023

"Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring states and they know that regulating the cannabis market is preferable to the failed policy of prohibition.” The post Ohio: Latest Poll Finds Strong Support Among Voters for Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2023

Together, we WILL legalize marijuana nationwide The post A Bright Future for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML. With you standing shoulder to shoulder with us, we will continue to take our fight to city councils, state legislatures, and to Congress. Together, we are unstoppable.

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NORML

MARCH 6, 2025

The post Idaho: Lawmakers Advance Resolution Eliminating Voters Ability to Legalize Marijuana by Ballot Initiative appeared first on NORML. "State lawmakers are well aware that their 'reefer madness' views are out of step with most Idahoans. That is why they are seeking to remove voters from the equation."

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NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Instead, adults will be able to legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis, and soon will also have the option to grow up to 18 plants or purchase cannabis products tested for purity and potency from licensed retailers.". The post Missouri: Legalization Takes Effect on 12/8 appeared first on NORML.

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