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Apr 25, 2023

Minnesota: House Chamber Advances Adult Use Legalization Measure

"Minnesota is poised to become an island of cannabis freedom in a sea of marijuana prohibition." The post Minnesota: House Chamber Advances Adult Use Legalization Measure appeared first on NORML.

Apr 21, 2023

Delaware to Become the 22nd State to Legalize Adult Use Marijuana

"After years of advocacy, collaboration, and grassroots organizing, we are thrilled to see cannabis legalization become a reality in our state. This victory is a result of the tireless work of thousands of volunteers, dozens of lawmakers, and with the sup...

Apr 20, 2023

CBS News Poll: Most Americans Say Marijuana Should Be Legal, Nearly One in Three Have a Licensed Cannabis Retail Store in Their Neighborhood

"One of the greatest benchmarks of the success of legalization is the simple fact that public support for this policy change has consistently grown in the years since states began adopting it." The post CBS News Poll: Most Americans Say Marijuana Should B...

Apr 19, 2023

Keep Cool With a NORML Koozie

We're giving one to everyone who donates $42 or more now through April 30, 2023! The post Keep Cool With a NORML Koozie appeared first on NORML.

Apr 19, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 4/19/2023

Highlights include: AK, AR, CA, CO, DE, IL, LA, ME, MA, MN, NH, NY, NV, NC, OK, VT, & WA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/19/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Apr 19, 2023

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act Reintroduced in Both Chambers of Congress

The legislation provides a temporary five-year "safe harbor" in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws. The VA would also be manda...

Apr 18, 2023

HOPE Act Reintroduced in Congress with Bipartisan Support

The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act, sponsored by Reps. David Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), allocates $20 million in federal funds over the course of ten years to provide grants to state and local government...

Apr 17, 2023

Delaware: Governor Has Days to Decide the Fate of Adult-Use Legalization Bills

The Governor can either sign or veto the bills by the deadlines. If he takes no action, the bills become law absent the governor's signature. The post Delaware: Governor Has Days to Decide the Fate of Adult-Use Legalization Bills appeared first on NORML.

Apr 17, 2023

Join Rick Steves in the Fight to End Marijuana Prohibition

"I am honored to lead this important fight for freedom." The post Join Rick Steves in the Fight to End Marijuana Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

Apr 17, 2023

Bipartisan Bill to Normalize Federal Taxation for Legal Cannabis Businesses Introduced in House of Representatives

The Small Business Tax Equity Act provides an exemption for state-licensed cannabis businesses from federal tax code 280E, which prevents anyone engaged in the trade of certain federally prohibited substances from deducting business expenses. The post Bip...

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