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Apr 24, 2025

North Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Patients To Obtain Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

The new law defines "cannabinoid edible products" as "soft or hard lozenges in a geometric square shape into which a cannabinoid concentrate or the dried leaves or flowers of the plant of the genus cannabis is incorporated." The post North Dakota: Governo...

Apr 23, 2025

Maryland: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Expungement, Shielding Low-Level Marijuana Convictions from Public View

"The legislation signed today strengthens the Moore-Miller Administration's all-of-the-above approach to public safety while creating pathways to work, wages, and wealth for rehabilitated Marylanders," the administration stated in a press release. The pos...

Apr 22, 2025

Texas: Appellate Court Halts Adoption of City's Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance

Eighty-one percent of San Marcos voters approved the 2022 ordinance prohibiting local police from either arresting or citing people for Class A or Class B marijuana misdemeanors. The post Texas: Appellate Court Halts Adoption of City's Voter-Approved Mari...

Apr 22, 2025

New Hampshire: House-Backed Marijuana Reform Bills Stall in Republican-Led Senate

"Despite the popularity of these issues among New Hampshire voters, the Senate continue to be an impediment to reform. Far too often, this body engages in partisan politics rather than working toward the interests of the majority of New Hampshire voters w...

Apr 17, 2025

Republican-Leaning Poll Finds "There Is No Demographic Group that Doesn't Believe Cannabis Should Be Legal”

"[The] electorate is clearly ready for cannabis to be legalized for adult use." The post Republican-Leaning Poll Finds “There Is No Demographic Group that Doesn’t Believe Cannabis Should Be Legal” appeared first on NORML.

Apr 16, 2025

4/20 Is for the Party – The Days Before Are for the Fight

Before you spark up, speak up. The post 4/20 Is for the Party – The Days Before Are for the Fight appeared first on NORML.

Apr 15, 2025

NORML Op-Ed: Marijuana Legalization Advocates Are the Majority. It's Time to Act Like It.

Regardless of whether you live in a red or blue state, or in a jurisdiction where cannabis is legal or illicit, it's time for legalization advocates to stand up and assert themselves. The post NORML Op-Ed: Marijuana Legalization Advocates Are the Majority...

Apr 14, 2025

I'm Interning With NORML to Spark Change Beyond 4/20

NORML Spring '25 Intern Lily Wallis shares her experience with the NORML Internship program. The post I'm Interning With NORML to Spark Change Beyond 4/20 appeared first on NORML.

Apr 10, 2025

North Dakota: Senate Lawmakers Reject House-Backed Bill Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties

Thirty-two Senate Republicans and one Democrat voted against the bill, which would have reduced penalties involving the possession of up to one-half ounce of cannabis to a noncriminal infraction. The post North Dakota: Senate Lawmakers Reject House-Backed...

Apr 08, 2025

Maryland: Lawmakers Pass Bill Shielding Low-Level Marijuana Convictions From Public View

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

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