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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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NORML

JUNE 3, 2024

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

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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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NORML

JUNE 21, 2024

The post Louisiana: Governor Vetoes Bill Facilitating Expedited Pardons for First-Time Marijuana Offenders appeared first on NORML. It's a shame to see Louisiana's Governor taking the state in a different direction."

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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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NORML

MAY 21, 2024

The post New Hampshire: Senators Provide Initial Approval for Limited Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML. New Hampshire is the only New England state that prohibits adult-use cannabis sales.

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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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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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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

MARCH 6, 2024

Lawmakers have advanced several marijuana-related bills -- including legislation to legalize the adult use market -- out of their chambers of origin. The post Hawaii: Chambers Advance Legislation Regulating Adult Use Marijuana Market, Expunging Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 20, 2023

Missouri NORML is very proud and pleased to announce that more than 3.500 Missourians have had their marijuana cases expunged from all public records only a few weeks after Article XIV/“Amendment 3” became effective on December 8. The post Missouri: 3,500+ Marijuana Records Expunged appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 8, 2024

The post Hawaii: Lawmakers Move Forward with Legislation Expanding Marijuana Decriminalization appeared first on NORML. The bill decriminalizes the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and/or up to five grams of cannabis concentrates -- imposing a maximum fine of $25.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 23, 2024

The Growing Debate Over Marijuana legalization in Florida. The Sunshine State is witnessing a surge in campaigns both for and against the legalization of recreational marijuana. As the debate over marijuana legalization intensifies across the United States, Florida stands at. Read More

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NORML

OCTOBER 18, 2023

"Even from this incomplete data set, it remains clear that marijuana seizures and prosecutions remain a primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States." The post FBI: Police Make Over a Quarter Million Marijuana Arrests in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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JULY 9, 2024

Medical marijuana has emerged as a promising alternative treatment option for managing symptoms associated with MS. In this article, we explore how medical marijuana for multiple sclerosis symptoms helps patients, with its diverse cannabinoid components, alleviate MS symptoms, and enhance the quality of life for patients.

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NORML

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Since the late 1990s, self-reported annual marijuana use by 12th graders has fallen an estimated 25 percent. The post Federally Funded Survey: Marijuana Use By Teens Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels appeared first on NORML. Among 10th graders, it has fallen by 50 percent. Among 8th graders, it has fallen by more than half.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 13, 2024

Texas Opens Doors to Legal Marijuana: What You Need to Know. Having taken a significant step toward cannabis reform, Texas is making it easier for residents to access marijuana legally. This change has brought excitement and curiosity, as the landscape of legal cannabis in Texas evolves. The Shift in Texas’ Read More

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2024

The post Massachusetts: Governor Issues Pardons For Those With Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that most Americans, and a growing number of states, no longer consider to be a crime."

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 26, 2024

Top Reasons Teens Consume Medical Marijuana in US States. A recent study has provided valuable insights into why teens and young adults turn to medical marijuana and which states see the highest usage rates among this demographic. The findings highlight various health-related reasons behind their consumption and shed light on.

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