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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

According to statewide polling compiled last year, 72 percent of residents support the “legalization of marijuana for recreational use." The post New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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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

JUNE 17, 2024

Summer '24 Intern Jack Kenyon shares his reasons for joining the NORML Legal Internship program. The post I’m Interning at NORML To Learn How To Change the Legal System 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

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

JULY 26, 2023

“Nearly half of all Americans now reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal," NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "To To date, no state has moved to either curtail or repeal these legalization laws. The post Minnesota: Adult Use Legalization Law Takes Effect Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 9, 2022

Show that you are "all in" on legalization from the Atlantic to the Pacific and we will send you a LEGALIZE AMERICA sticker. The post Let’s Legalize America! appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 13, 2024

The post New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Narrowly Defeat Bill Legalizing Marijuana Possession, Sales appeared first on NORML. "For the foreseeable future, New Hampshire will remain an island of cannabis prohibition."

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NORML

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ohio voters will decide this November on a ballot measure legalizing the possession, home cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults.

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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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Medical Marijuana Pages

AUGUST 10, 2024

Florida Marijuana Legalization Captures National Spotlight. Florida’s marijuana legalization campaign is attracting widespread attention as it becomes a focal point of national interest. The Sunshine State, with its large and diverse population, is poised to be a significant battleground for cannabis reform.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The post Missouri: Legal Challenge to 2022 Legalization Initiative Dismissed appeared first on NORML. "With public support for marijuana policy reform reaching super-majority status in recent years, prohibitionists and other political opponents have largely abandoned efforts to try and influence public opinion.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2023

Beginning on July 1, those age 21 or older may legally possess up to 1.5 The post Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week appeared first on NORML. ounces of cannabis flower and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates.

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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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NORML

MAY 3, 2023

We want to make sure that the legalization of marijuana lifts those communities now in a profound way.” The post Maryland: Governor Signs Measure Into Law Implementing Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML. “The criminalization of marijuana harmed low-income communities and communities of color in a profound way,” Gov.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2023

"Historically, when given the choice, voters have consistently chosen to reject cannabis criminalization and to embrace legalization and regulation. 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."

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NORML

APRIL 28, 2023

The post Minnesota Poised to Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State appeared first on NORML. In fact, the impetus for the formation of Minnesota NORML was based upon a police raid and resulting marijuana arrest. These sort of destructive actions are now poised to come to an end in Minnesota.”

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NORML

APRIL 25, 2023

The post Minnesota: House Chamber Advances Adult Use Legalization Measure appeared first on NORML. "Minnesota is poised to become an island of cannabis freedom in a sea of marijuana prohibition."

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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

AUGUST 9, 2022

Secretary of State John Ashcroft issued a certificate of sufficiency to the Legal Missouri 2022 campaign, formally placing the adult-use legalization initiative on the November ballot. The post <strong>Missouri Legalization Measure Officially Approved for Ballot</strong> appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 21, 2023

“After years of advocacy, collaboration, and grassroots organizing, we are thrilled to see cannabis legalization become a reality in our state. The post Delaware to Become the 22nd State to Legalize Adult Use Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2023

Oklahoma voters will decide on a citizens’ initiated measure (State Question 820) legalizing the adult-use marijuana market in a special election to be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. . The post Will Oklahoma Be the Next State to Legalize Marijuana? appeared first on NORML.

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