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May 03, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 5/3/2023

Highlights in: AK, CA, CO, LA, ME, MN, MO, NV, NY, TX, and VT.  The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/3/2023 appeared first on NORML.

May 03, 2023

Maryland: Governor Signs Measure Into Law Implementing Adult-Use Legalization

"The criminalization of marijuana harmed low-income communities and communities of color in a profound way," Gov. Moore said. "We want to make sure that the legalization of marijuana lifts those communities now in a profound way." The post Maryland: Gover...

May 02, 2023

Ohio: Advocates Look to Restart Ballot Initiative Campaign to Legalize Marijuana for Adults

"It's going to be on the ballot and it's going to pass," Tom Haren, a spokesperson for the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, told the Ohio Capital Journal. "Ohio consumers will be able to have safe, effective and regulated adult use ...

May 01, 2023

Study: Plant THC Potency Not Associated with Elevated Risk of Psychosis-Like Symptoms

Investigators concluded, "High potency cannabis use, measured as THC concentration in cannabis and high potency cannabis preference, was not associated with increased symptoms of psychosis." The post Study: Plant THC Potency Not Associated with Elevated R...

Apr 28, 2023

Georgia: Regulators Finally License Retailers to Begin Selling Low-THC Cannabis Products to Authorized Patients

"For almost ten years, patients and their providers have lacked the ability to locally access these medically necessary state-approved products from state-licensed retailers. Hopefully, their wait is finally over." The post Georgia: Regulators Finally Lic...

Apr 28, 2023

Minnesota Poised to Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State

"Passage of this legislation is the result of years of grassroots activism by consumers and stakeholders, including Minnesota NORML. In fact, the impetus for the formation of Minnesota NORML was based upon a police raid and resulting marijuana arrest. The...

Apr 27, 2023

SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in House and Senate

"If cannabis businesses are to have any hope of operating safely, transparently, and in a manner that is competitive with the existing underground market, Congress must pass SAFE Banking now." The post SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in House and Senate app...

Apr 26, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 4/26/2023

Highlights include: CA, DE, ME, MN, NV, NC, TX, and VT. The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/26/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Apr 26, 2023

What's It Like to Intern with NORML?

NORML 2023 spring intern Christopher Handwerger answers questions about his experience. The post What’s It Like to Intern with NORML? appeared first on NORML.

Apr 26, 2023

Texas: House Advances Marijuana Penalty Reduction Legislation

"Texas leads the nation in marijuana-related arrests. Passage of this legislation will end this dubious distinction." The post Texas: House Advances Marijuana Penalty Reduction Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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