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Aug 09, 2023

Gallup: Majority of Republicans Support Legalization, but Partisan Gap Remains

Overall, 83 percent of Democratic-leaning respondents endorsed legalization as compared to 55 percent of Republican-leaning respondents. The post Gallup: Majority of Republicans Support Legalization, but Partisan Gap Remains appeared first on NORML.

Aug 09, 2023

Spending the Summer Interning with NORML

Summer '23 Intern Marlie Thompson details her experience at NORML The post Spending the Summer Interning with NORML appeared first on NORML.

Aug 03, 2023

Washington: State Launches Online Reimbursement Portal for Those with Past Marijuana Convictions

State officials are set to begin providing financial reimbursements to hundreds of thousands of residents with prior convictions for the possession of marijuana and other controlled substances. The post Washington: State Launches Online Reimbursement Port...

Aug 01, 2023

Another State Liberates Cannabis

The possession and home cultivation of marijuana is now legal for Minnesotans. The post Another State Liberates Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

Aug 01, 2023

Study: Cannabis Use During Off-Hours Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Workplace Accidents

Consistent with prior studies, investigators reported "no difference in workplace injury risk" among those employees who consumed cannabis while away from the job versus abstainers. The post Study: Cannabis Use During Off-Hours Not Associated with Elevat...

Jul 28, 2023

End Workplace Discrimination Against Cannabis Consumers

The responsible use of cannabis should never cost you your job. The post End Workplace Discrimination Against Cannabis Consumers appeared first on NORML.

Jul 26, 2023

Minnesota: Adult Use Legalization Law Takes Effect Next Week

"Nearly half of all Americans now reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "To date, no state has moved to either curtail or repeal these legalization laws. That's because these polic...

Jul 25, 2023

NORML Op-Ed: Workplace Drug Testing Rules Must Comport with Cannabis' Evolving Legal Status

Those who consume alcohol legally and responsibly while away from their jobs aren't punished by their employers unless their work performance is adversely impacted. Those who legally consume cannabis should be held to a similar standard. The post NORML Op...

Jul 21, 2023

Analysis: One in Seven Use Cannabis to Recover from Work-Related Injuries

"Our study provides novel information on workers' use of cannabis for their work-related conditions, a population for which little data exist. … Findings of this study demonstrate workers are turning to cannabis many months following the onset of th...

Jul 19, 2023

There's No Stopping the Cannabis Revolution

Earlier this month, Marylanders experienced their first taste of cannabis freedom. In a few weeks, Minnesotans will join them. Who will be the next? The post There's No Stopping the Cannabis Revolution appeared first on NORML.

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