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Jul 14, 2023

Study: Cannabis Use Enhances 'Runner's High' During Exercise

Data suggests that endocannabinoids (namely anandamide), rather than endorphins, are responsible for the so-called 'runner's high' experience. The post Study: Cannabis Use Enhances 'Runner's High' During Exercise appeared first on NORML.

Jul 13, 2023

Michigan Ends Marijuana Pre-Employment Screens for Most State Employees

The Michigan Civil Service Commission has voted unanimously to adopt new rules ending the practice of pre-employment marijuana screening for most state workers. Under the new policy, those previously denied positions because of a failed marijuana test are...

Jul 12, 2023

Ohio: Advocates Turn In Nearly Twice the Number of Signatures Necessary to Place Marijuana Legalization Initiative on November's Ballot

A statewide poll of likely voters reported strong support for adult-use legalization among Democrats (79 percent) and Independents (61 percent), but far less support among Republicans (40 percent). The post Ohio: Advocates Turn In Nearly Twice the Number...

Jul 12, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 7/12/2023

This week's updates include developments in: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NY, & PA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Jul 07, 2023

Major Changes to Cannabis Law Take Effect Around the U.S.

Thanks to your advocacy, activism, and support, dozens of new marijuana laws took effect around the country this month. The post Major Changes to Cannabis Law Take Effect Around the U.S. appeared first on NORML.

Jul 06, 2023

California Addresses 90% of Cannabis Cases in Expungement Efforts

Seven years after California voters passed Proposition 64 in 2016, successfully legalizing marijuana possession, cultivation, and sales, the courts are finally nearly finished relieving all qualifying cannabis cases. The post California Addresses 90% ...

Jul 06, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 7/6/2023

This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, FL, OH, & OR. The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/6/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Jul 05, 2023

Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect

Multiple improvements to the state's medical program became law July 1, 2023. The post Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

Jun 28, 2023

Connecticut: Law Change Permitting Adults to Home Cultivate Cannabis Takes Effect on Saturday

As of this Saturday, July 1st, those age 21 or older may begin legally growing personal use quantities of cannabis at home. The post Connecticut: Law Change Permitting Adults to Home Cultivate Cannabis Takes Effect on Saturday appeared first on NORML.

Jun 28, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023

Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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