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Feb 11, 2021

Poll: Majority of North Carolina Voters Support Marijuana Legalization

A newly released poll by Elon University found that 73% of North Carolina voters support the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes and 54% of North Carolina voters support the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. The post Poll: Majori...

Feb 10, 2021

South Dakota: Governor Announces Intent to Delay Implementing Voter-Initiated Medical Marijuana Access Law

"These cynical efforts to undermine and delay the enactment of these voter-approved measures is an affront to the very constituents that these lawmakers are in office to serve." The post South Dakota: Governor Announces Intent to Delay Implementing Voter-...

Feb 08, 2021

Wisconsin: Governor Evers Includes Marijuana Legalization in State Budget Proposal

"Frankly, red and blue states across the country have moved forward with legalization and there is no reason Wisconsin should be left behind when we know it's supported by a majority of Wisconsinites." The post Wisconsin: Governor Evers Includes Marijuana...

Feb 08, 2021

NORML PAC Endorses John Fetterman for US Senate

"I'm exceedingly grateful to have the support of NORML PAC," Lt. Governor John Fetterman said. "The bottom line here is it's far past time we let go of this bizarre superstition and criminalization of a plant, cannabis, and instead legalize it on a federa...

Feb 08, 2021

TV Show Host and Travel Author Rick Steves to Chair NORML Board of Directors

For me, my work with NORML is a civic duty. I care about fighting racism; about replacing a black market that empowers and enriches gangs and organized crime with a legal one that produces good jobs and lots of tax revenue; and about defending our civil l...

Feb 08, 2021

Poll: 61 Percent of US Adults Say Marijuana Legalization Is a "Good Idea”

Of all the policy issues discussed by pollsters, respondents' support was strongest for legalizing cannabis. The post Poll: 61 Percent of US Adults Say Marijuana Legalization Is a "Good Idea" appeared first on NORML.

Feb 08, 2021

South Dakota: Circuit Judge Rules Against Implementation of Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Measure

Proponents of Measure A, South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, say that they will appeal the ruling to the state's Supreme Court. In a Facebook post, the group stated: "This is not over. We will appeal. We will prevail." The post South Dakota: Circuit...

Feb 05, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/5/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup, on the blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/5/21 appeared first on NORML.

Feb 05, 2021

Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Measures in Historic Votes

"Virginians have been clear in their support for this issue and Governor Northam agrees, it is time to legalize the responsible use of cannabis by adults in the Commonwealth." The post Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Me...

Feb 04, 2021

Clinical Trial: Whole-Plant Cannabis Extracts Associated with Improved Outcomes in Autistic Patients

"In this study, we have demonstrated for the first time in a placebo-controlled trial that cannabinoid treatment has the potential to decrease disruptive behaviors associated with ASD, with acceptable tolerability." The post Clinical Trial: Whole-Plant Ca...

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