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Feb 11, 2026

South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bills That Sought To Dismantle State's Voter-Initiated Medical Cannabis Access Program

Over 18,000 South Dakotans are currently registered in the program, with participation having increased greatly in recent years. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bills That Sought To Dismantle State's Voter-Initiated Medical Cannabis Access Program...

Feb 06, 2026

Study: Fewer Cannabis-Related School Disciplinary Incidents Following Legalization

"These findings reinforce the reality that regulated markets more successfully keep cannabis out of the hands of young people and out of school settings than does prohibition." The post Study: Fewer Cannabis-Related School Disciplinary Incidents Following...

Feb 04, 2026

Maine: Campaign To Repeal Voter-Initiated Marijuana Legalization Law Fails To Meet 2026 Deadline

It is anticipated that the group behind Maine's repeal effort will now aim to qualify the measure for the 2027 ballot. The post Maine: Campaign To Repeal Voter-Initiated Marijuana Legalization Law Fails To Meet 2026 Deadline appeared first on NORML.

Feb 03, 2026

Dark Money Is Fueling Prohibitionist Campaigns To Repeal Legalization

Out-of-state prohibitionist groups are using misleading tactics and are relying on dark money in their efforts to repeal voter-approved marijuana legalization laws in three states. The post Dark Money Is Fueling Prohibitionist Campaigns To Repeal Legaliza...

Jan 30, 2026

NORML Argues in Supreme Court Brief That Disarming Cannabis Consumers Is Unconstitutional

"The historical analogs the government identifies concern temporary restrictions on carrying or firing weapons while intoxicated or on persons adjudged dangerous – not blanket bans on all users of a disfavored substance." The post NORML Argues in Suprem...

Jan 29, 2026

Virginia: Most Voters Favor Retail Marijuana Sales

Sixty percent of registered Virginians favor allowing for the sale of adult-use marijuana products by licensed retailers, according to statewide polling data compiled by The Wason Center at Christopher Newport University. The post Virginia: Most Voters Fa...

Jan 26, 2026

Study: Lifetime Cannabis Use Linked to Greater Cognitive Performance in Aging Populations

"This study adds to a growing body of evidence that cannabis use may be associated with greater brain volume and cognitive performance in aging adults." The post Study: Lifetime Cannabis Use Linked to Greater Cognitive Performance in Aging Populations app...

Jan 22, 2026

Feds Propose Amending 2nd Amendment Ban for Cannabis Consumers, Others

The ATF acknowledges that a change in the federal ban is necessary because there exists a "disconnect" between how federal agencies and the appellate courts are currently interpreting the law. The post Feds Propose Amending 2nd Amendment Ban for Cannabis ...

Jan 15, 2026

Study: Cannabis Beverages Associated With Reduced Alcohol Consumption

"These consistent findings provide support for the notion that legal cannabis can serve as a substitute for alcohol among certain individuals, and that legal cannabis markets may, in some instances, disrupt alcohol-dominant marketplaces." The post Study: ...

Jan 12, 2026

Multiple States Facing Marijuana Legalization Repeal Threats in 2026

"The public remains committed to adult-use legalization and medical cannabis access, and it is our responsibility to galvanize this public opinion and ensure that it prevails in 2026 at state houses and at the ballot box." The post Multiple States Facing ...

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