NORML

JULY 7, 2025

The post Cannabis Legalization Is a Public Health Necessity appeared first on NORML. NORML Summer ’25 Intern Lucy Kaplan shares her reasons for joining the NORML Internship program.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2025

"In a healthy democracy, those with competing visions on public policy vie for voters support and abide by their voting decisions. However, it is becoming clear that those who oppose marijuana policy reform would rather take voters out of the equation altogether."

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NORML

MAY 7, 2020

” The database provides public access to the case records of the Maryland Judiciary. The legislation, if enacted, would have shielded an estimated 200,000 low-level marijuana convictions from public view.

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2022

The post Virginia: Approved Budget Recriminalizes Public Marijuana Possession Over Four Ounces of Marijuana appeared first on NORML. The language, which creates two new misdemeanors, will take effect with Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin’s signature.

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NORML

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“As greater percentages of adults continue to become familiar with marijuana for either therapeutic purposes or for their own personal use, expect to see public support in favor of its legalization rise even higher.". The post Poll: Legalizing Marijuana Enjoys Bipartisan Support Among the Public appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2022

Louis: City Officials Move to End Marijuana Screening for Most Public Employees appeared first on NORML. Louis County shall be required to undergo pre-employment or random drug testing for the presence of marijuana metabolites (THC) as a condition or part of employment.”. The post St.

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NORML

JUNE 21, 2025

As required by separate legislation signed by the Governor earlier this year, all pardoned cannabis possession offenses will be removed from public view by January 31, 2026. The post Maryland: Governor Issues Additional Round of Marijuana-Related Pardons appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 8, 2025

The post Maryland: Lawmakers Pass Bill Shielding Low-Level Marijuana Convictions From Public View appeared first on NORML. The bill provides relief for over 175,000 people with low-level marijuana convictions.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The post Alaska: Supreme Court Orders Prior Cannabis Convictions to Be Sealed From Public View appeared first on NORML. It is estimated that some 800 Alaskans will receive relief under the order, which takes effect May 1, 2023.

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NORML

JANUARY 26, 2021

The post Atlanta: Mayor Takes Executive Action Abolishing Pre-Employment Drug Screens for Many Public Employees appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 24, 2020

The post A Founder Looks at 50: The “Free John Sinclair” Rally; Public Protests Sometimes Matter appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Just over a week ahead of an anticipated House vote on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment,… The post MORE Act Gains Third Public Republican YES Commitment and Hits 25% Cosponsorship Threshold In House appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The post Baltimore: City Officials Move to Abolish Pre-Employment Drug Screens for Many Public Employees appeared first on NORML. I am grateful that we are making this change now so that we can continue to improve local government operations and better serve the people of Baltimore.".

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 2, 2025

Every June, the National Safety Council hosts "National Safety Month," encouraging everyone to educate their communities and the public about safety in their respective sectors. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is proud to participate by launching a comprehensive month-long campaign dedicated to cannabis safety.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2025

"Once again, Governor Youngkin has prioritized his personal politics over public safety, opting to keep control of Virginia's marijuana market squarely in the hands of unregulated operators." The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Marijuana Retail, Guts Medical Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 22, 2023

The post Michigan: Officials Accepting Public Comments on Plan to Halt Cannabis Pre-Employment Testing for State Workers appeared first on NORML. "Policies that mandate would-be hires to undergo urine screens for past cannabis exposure are invasive, discriminatory, and ineffective.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2025

Placing marijuana products behind the counter keeps cannabis out of the hands of young people and it reduces the public's appetite for these unregulated novel intoxicants." "Once again, the lesson is clear: Legalizing and regulating marijuana markets is preferable to prohibiting them.

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NORML

MAY 27, 2025

Nevadas foster care ban no longer aligns with public attitudes toward marijuana, nor does it align with the marijuana laws of Nevada or the surrounding states that regulate its use." The post Nevada: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Allowing Those with Past Marijuana Convictions to Become Foster Parents appeared first on NORML.

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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 2, 2025

"The Commission’s decision is not only a slap in the face to voters, it is also bad public policy." The post Nebraska: Regulators Enact Emergency Rules Repealing Patients’ Access To Botanical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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MaxQ Cannabis

AUGUST 10, 2024

Several states have different approaches to making failed cannabis lab tests public. The results of these tests, including failures, are made public. The intent is to ensure transparency and protect […] The post Making Failed Cannabis Lab Tests Public: The Pros and Cons appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Crypto Funded Public Genomics The DASH Distributed Autonomous Organization (DAO) has voted to fund the sequencing of a Type II cannabis plant and place this genome on a public blockchain with a novel crypto-incentivized, blockchain transparent peer review process. There is a near zero cost to publication on the internet today.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 24, 2024

Now that public comment has closed the rescheduling process shifts to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2024

"We believe NORML has well earned a seat at the table, and that it is in the public interest for it to be heard." The post NORML Files Notice of Intent to Participate in DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

This partisan divide is not similarly reflected among the general public. Said NORML’s Altieri: “According to national polling data compiled by Gallup in October 2019, 66 percent of the public — including majorities of self-identified Democrats, Republicans, and Independents — favor adult-use legalization.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This article focuses on the Department of Public Health (IDPH) portion of the report, which touts this year’s accomplishments as hiring needed staff and hosting Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) meetings. The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments.

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NORML

MARCH 27, 2024

"There's no 'buyer's remorse' among the public when it comes to legalizing cannabis." The post Pew Poll: Adults Overwhelmingly Oppose Marijuana Criminalization appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2025

Despite growing public support for legalization, there remains a vocal yet powerful minority intent on maintaining the failed policy of cannabis criminalization. The post Prohibitionists Push for Recriminalization, NORML Pushes Back 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. Elected officials who refuse to take action to end cannabis criminalization do so at their own political peril.”

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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 30, 2024

It is unfortunate that many of these longstanding stereotypes have historically guided public health messaging about cannabis and have also been used to stigmatize and discriminate against those who consume it responsibly." "These findings, and others, refute hypothesized associations between cannabis use and low motivation.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

Given the nature of the epidemic, we must ensure that everyone has the capacity to carry out the recommended public health and worker-focused measures. Without doing that, we risk undercutting the public health efforts nationwide.” ” You can find the full House letter here.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. ” Public comments “are part of the public record and are subject to public disclosure. .”

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NORML

JULY 23, 2024

The City shall update its relevant policies to ensure that public safety resources are not wasted on misdemeanor marijuana enforcement." 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.

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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

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML wishes to reiterate its message that the public beware of online misinformation surrounding the use of either cannabis or CBD as a potential remedy for COVID-19. NORML Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. A NORML Reminder: Beware of COVID-19 Cure All Claims. Download memo.

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