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Apr 28, 2026

Maryland: Governor Signs Bill Into Law Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis

"This legislation sets an important precedent for protecting licensed professionals from unjust discipline while respecting the will of Maryland voters and lawmakers who have legalized cannabis." The post Maryland: Governor Signs Bill Into Law Providing E...

Apr 23, 2026

Justice Department Moves to Federally Reschedule State-Approved Medical Cannabis Products

"Today's order marks a historical reversal in federal cannabis policy. It validates the experiences of tens of millions of Americans, as well as those of tens of thousands of physicians, who have long recognized that cannabis possesses legitimate medic...

Apr 22, 2026

Poll: Most Americans Support “Making Marijuana Legal” Nationwide, Opinions Shaped by Personal Experience

"The more familiar people are with the use of cannabis, either by their own personal experience or by observing the experience of others, the more they favor its legalization. It's high time for federal lawmakers to acknowledge this public consensus and a...

Apr 21, 2026

Minnesota: Far Fewer Young People Consuming Cannabis, Survey Finds

"These findings ought to reassure lawmakers that cannabis access can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not inadvertently impact young people's habits." The post Minnesota: Far Fewer Young People Consuming Cannabis, Su...

Apr 20, 2026

This 4/20, Celebrate the Progress. Sustain the Cause.

Our work depends on your sustained support and resources to remain effective. The progress we celebrate today was not inevitable. Neither is the progress that remains ahead. The post This 4/20, Celebrate the Progress. Sustain the Cause. appeared first on ...

Apr 18, 2026

A Path Forward for Cannabis Freedom in Hungary?

With new leadership in place, do policymakers have an opportunity to reassess Hungary's outdated marijuana laws? The post A Path Forward for Cannabis Freedom in Hungary? appeared first on NORML.

Apr 17, 2026

Most Americans Say Cannabis Freedom Is Still Out of Reach

For millions of Americans, cannabis freedom is still more of a pipe dream than a reality. The post Most Americans Say Cannabis Freedom Is Still Out of Reach appeared first on NORML.

Apr 15, 2026

Massachusetts: Legislation Doubling Marijuana Possession Limits Sent to Governor

"Massachusetts voters and politicians prefer legalization and regulation over a return to the failed policy of marijuana prohibition." The post Massachusetts: Legislation Doubling Marijuana Possession Limits Sent to Governor appeared first on NORML.

Apr 14, 2026

Virginia: Governor Guts Retail Marijuana Sales Bills — Signs Others Into Law

"Further delaying legal retail sales is just another page from the prohibitionist playbook, the kind of policy failure Virginians saw under Glenn Youngkin, not what they expect from Abigail Spanberger." The post Virginia: Governor Guts Retail Marijuana Sa...

Apr 10, 2026

How Free Do US Cannabis Consumers Really Feel?

"In some jurisdictions, cannabis comes with real freedom. In others, it still comes with real consequences," said NORML Development Director JM Pedini. "This survey is about capturing that gap — not just what the laws say, but how people actually experi...

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