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West Virginia: Charleston Adopts Citizens’ Initiated Measure Depenalizing Marijuana Possession

NORML

AUGUST 20, 2024

The post West Virginia: Charleston Adopts Citizens’ Initiated Measure Depenalizing Marijuana Possession appeared first on NORML. The post West Virginia: Charleston Adopts Citizens’ Initiated Measure Depenalizing Marijuana Possession appeared first on NORML.

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Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced

NORML

MAY 2, 2024

The post Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced appeared first on NORML. Perhaps most tellingly, our political opponents are also touting its significance, pledging to take whatever steps necessary to derail this proposed policy change.

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Marijuana Really Is on the Ballot This November

NORML

AUGUST 28, 2024

There’s no doubt that the outcomes of this coming election will have major implications for the future of marijuana policy reform. The post Marijuana Really Is on the Ballot This November appeared first on NORML.

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NORML Op-Ed: Like Most Americans, Vice President Harris Has Evolved on Marijuana

NORML

AUGUST 19, 2024

The post NORML Op-Ed: Like Most Americans, Vice President Harris Has Evolved on Marijuana appeared first on NORML. Like Harris did, they also need to evolve their views on cannabis to more closely align with current scientific and public consensus.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

In this discussion, Jonathan will cover: The difference in business opportunities in the medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, and hemp industries. Join international cannabis and securities business attorney Jonathan Bench as he provides some pitfalls and best practices for companies & individuals looking to engage with the U.S.

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Texas: Dallas Voters To Decide Marijuana Depenalization Measure This Fall

NORML

JULY 23, 2024

The proposed ordinance states: "The City’s policy shall be to make enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession its lowest enforcement priority. The City shall update its relevant policies to ensure that public safety resources are not wasted on misdemeanor marijuana enforcement."

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North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

NORML

AUGUST 12, 2024

The post North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot appeared first on NORML. 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.

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NORML Op-Ed: A Decade Into States Legalizing Marijuana, Underage Use Has Plummeted

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. The post NORML Op-Ed: A Decade Into States Legalizing Marijuana, Underage Use Has Plummeted appeared first on NORML.

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Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

NORML

JUNE 24, 2024

"State law already recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing small amounts of marijuana; this new law similarly recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing marijuana paraphernalia." The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia appeared first on NORML.

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Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade

NORML

JULY 24, 2024

The post Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade appeared first on NORML. “Prevalence of cannabis use did not change among youth over time,” the study’s authors concluded.

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Maryland: Governor to Issue Mass Pardons For Those With Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions

NORML

JUNE 17, 2024

Moore’s pardon action automatically forgives every misdemeanor marijuana possession charge the Maryland judiciary can locate in the state’s electronic court records system, along with every misdemeanor paraphernalia charge tied to use or possession of marijuana.

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CDC Data Highlights Sustained Decline in Youth Marijuana Use

NORML

AUGUST 7, 2024

The post CDC Data Highlights Sustained Decline in Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML. The percentage of high-schoolers who identify as current consumers of cannabis fell 26 percent between 2013 and 2023.

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Texas: Voters in Multiple Cities to Determine Marijuana Depenalization Measures This November

NORML

JULY 30, 2024

Voters in the cities of Bastrop, Dallas, and Lockhart are expected to vote this November on municipal ballot measures halting most low-level marijuana arrests. The post Texas: Voters in Multiple Cities to Determine Marijuana Depenalization Measures This November appeared first on NORML.

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Marijuana Momentum Heats Up Across The US

NORML

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post Marijuana Momentum Heats Up Across The US appeared first on NORML. We’re only a couple weeks into this year’s legislative season, and we’re already seeing a flurry of activity in state capitols nationwide.

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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales

NORML

MARCH 28, 2024

The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML. The only protection Youngkin’s veto provides is to the illicit market that has ballooned during his time office.”

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Government Survey Data Shows Nearly 20 Percent Decline in Teen Marijuana Use Over Past Decade

NORML

JULY 31, 2024

The NSDUH data reports that the percentage of those ages 12 to 17 who reported having ever tried marijuana fell 18 percent from 2014 to 2023. The percentage of teens reporting current marijuana use fell 19 percent. Those reporting having consumed cannabis during the past year fell 15 percent.

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Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative

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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Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

NORML

MARCH 1, 2024

"Today, for the first time since the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition, more US citizens reside in jurisdictions where cannabis is state-legal than live somewhere where it is not." The post Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County appeared first on NORML.

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Hawaii: Lawmakers Advance Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills

NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Legislation is advancing to legalize the adult use market and to facilitate the expungement of marijuana-related criminal records. The post Hawaii: Lawmakers Advance Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills appeared first on NORML.

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Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect

NORML

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The post Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect appeared first on NORML. Adults may purchase up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flowers and/or up to one-quarter of an ounce of concentrates from licensed retailers beginning January 1st.

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Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November

NORML

APRIL 2, 2024

"A majority of Floridians, like most voters nationwide, support repealing our failed marijuana prohibition laws and replacing them with a system of legalization and regulation. The post Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November appeared first on NORML.

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Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High

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 Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

NORML

APRIL 18, 2024

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. Legalization is a success, and the end of cannabis prohibition can’t come soon enough.

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Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal”

NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

That's because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition." The post Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal” appeared first on NORML.

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JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use

NORML

APRIL 26, 2024

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

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Medical Marijuana and PTSD

LifeCannMD

AUGUST 30, 2024

#image_title Medical Marijuana and PTSD: Miami’s Top Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinic Medical marijuana has become an increasingly popular treatment option for individuals with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), including those in Miami. Cannabis research related to PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a growing field.

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Advocates Turn in Signatures for Marijuana-Specific Ballot Measures in Three More States

NORML

JULY 8, 2024

The post Advocates Turn in Signatures for Marijuana-Specific Ballot Measures in Three More States appeared first on NORML. Cannabis reform advocates in Arkansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota have turned in signatures to place citizens'-initiated measures on the 2024 ballot.

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Analysis: Beer Sales Decline Following Adult Use Marijuana Legalization

NORML

MARCH 4, 2024

The post Analysis: Beer Sales Decline Following Adult Use Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML. 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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Poll: Registered Voters’ Support Legalizing Marijuana By a Margin of More Than Two-To-One

NORML

MAY 17, 2024

That’s because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition.” The post Poll: Registered Voters’ Support Legalizing Marijuana By a Margin of More Than Two-To-One appeared first on NORML.

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Florida Marijuana Legalization Captures National Spotlight

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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Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal

NORML

MAY 10, 2024

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. This is reflected in the public’s consistent support for legalizing and regulating cannabis.”

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Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule

NORML

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule appeared first on NORML. "The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated marketplace."

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Maine: Governor Signs Legislation Providing Pathway for Marijuana-Related Expungements

NORML

APRIL 23, 2024

Maine is the 25th state to enact legislation explicitly facilitating the expungement of marijuana-specific convictions. The post Maine: Governor Signs Legislation Providing Pathway for Marijuana-Related Expungements appeared first on NORML.

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NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco

NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Numerous studies assessing the long-term health impacts of cannabis smoke exposure belie the myth that marijuana is associated with the same sort of well established, adverse respiratory hazards as tobacco. The post NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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Minnesota: State Poised To Expunge Over 60,000 Marijuana Convictions

NORML

APRIL 3, 2024

The post Minnesota: State Poised To Expunge Over 60,000 Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML. “Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.”

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New Jersey Activists Mark 100,000 Marijuana Arrests Prevented

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post New Jersey Activists Mark 100,000 Marijuana Arrests Prevented appeared first on NORML. “As we mark the first three years of legalization in New Jersey, now is the time to both celebrate its successes and reflect on lessons learned.”

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House Lawmakers Block Federal Marijuana Rescheduling

Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 10, 2024

House Lawmakers Block Federal Marijuana Rescheduling. In a recent move, the House lawmakers voted against the rescheduling of marijuana, maintaining its current status under federal law. Federal Classification Remains Unchanged Marijuana remains a Schedule I substance under the.

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Growing Concerns: Marijuana Use Among Seniors

Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 18, 2024

In recent years, the use of marijuana among older adults has seen a notable increase. There is growing concerns marijuana use among seniors is raising both interest and concern among health professionals. As cannabis becomes more accepted and accessible, many seniors are turning to it for its potential therapeutic benefits.

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Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin on N.C. Tribal Land

Medical Marijuana Pages

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin on N.C. A significant milestone has been reached in North Carolina as recreational marijuana sales have officially begun on tribal lands. Tribal Land. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, located in the state, is leading this new venture, offering legal cannabis to both locals and visitors.

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Managing Neuropathic Pain with Medical Marijuana

MMJ Recs

AUGUST 14, 2024

Over time, medical marijuana for managing neuropathic pain has gained attention as an encouraging alternative, thanks to the positive outcomes many patients have experienced. This article explores various aspects of using medical marijuana to alleviate neuropathic pain, offering tips and insights based on the latest medical research.

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Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed

Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 8, 2024

Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed, recently passed a significant piece of legislation. Senate Bill 1494, which brings about notable changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. This bill, signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey, aims to enhance the regulation and oversight of medical marijuana.

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Medical Marijuana for Migraine Pain Relief: A Deep Dive

MMJ Recs

AUGUST 23, 2024

In recent years, medical marijuana for migraine pain relief has emerged as a potential game-changer, gaining popularity among chronic migraine sufferers. Medical Marijuana for Migraines: An Overview Migraines are complex neurological disorders affecting millions worldwide. Can Medical Marijuana Help Chronic Migraines?

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Medical Marijuana to Treat Glaucoma: What You Need To Know

MMJ Recs

AUGUST 16, 2024

However, there has been growing interest in alternative therapies, including medical marijuana to treat glaucoma. This article explores the potential of medical marijuana for glaucoma treatment, focusing on its benefits, risks, and legal considerations. This raises questions about practicality and long-term efficacy.

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Does Marijuana Lower Blood Pressure or Raise It?

PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 21, 2024

The effects of marijuana on blood pressure are complex and can also vary depending on several factors, including the dose, method of consumption, the individual’s health status, and the specific strain of marijuana used. appeared first on PrestoDoctor.

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West Virginia: Charleston Adopts Citizens’ Initiated Measure Depenalizing Marijuana Possession

Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced

Trending Sources

Marijuana Really Is on the Ballot This November

NORML Op-Ed: Like Most Americans, Vice President Harris Has Evolved on Marijuana

Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Texas: Dallas Voters To Decide Marijuana Depenalization Measure This Fall

North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

NORML Op-Ed: A Decade Into States Legalizing Marijuana, Underage Use Has Plummeted

Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade

Maryland: Governor to Issue Mass Pardons For Those With Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions

CDC Data Highlights Sustained Decline in Youth Marijuana Use

Texas: Voters in Multiple Cities to Determine Marijuana Depenalization Measures This November

Marijuana Momentum Heats Up Across The US

Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales

Government Survey Data Shows Nearly 20 Percent Decline in Teen Marijuana Use Over Past Decade

Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative

Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

Hawaii: Lawmakers Advance Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills

Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect

Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November

Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High

NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal”

JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use

Medical Marijuana and PTSD

Advocates Turn in Signatures for Marijuana-Specific Ballot Measures in Three More States

Analysis: Beer Sales Decline Following Adult Use Marijuana Legalization

Poll: Registered Voters’ Support Legalizing Marijuana By a Margin of More Than Two-To-One

Florida Marijuana Legalization Captures National Spotlight

Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal

Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule

Maine: Governor Signs Legislation Providing Pathway for Marijuana-Related Expungements

NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco

Minnesota: State Poised To Expunge Over 60,000 Marijuana Convictions

New Jersey Activists Mark 100,000 Marijuana Arrests Prevented

House Lawmakers Block Federal Marijuana Rescheduling

Growing Concerns: Marijuana Use Among Seniors

Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin on N.C. Tribal Land

Managing Neuropathic Pain with Medical Marijuana

Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed

Medical Marijuana for Migraine Pain Relief: A Deep Dive

Medical Marijuana to Treat Glaucoma: What You Need To Know

Does Marijuana Lower Blood Pressure or Raise It?

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