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May 10, 2023

NORML Calls on Senators to Advance Cannabis Banking Legislation

"Every day that Congress fails to act endangers the livelihood of these small businesses and their customers, puts local regulators and law enforcement at a disadvantage, and facilitates the activities of unlicensed operators and criminal organizations." ...

May 09, 2023

Federal Report: Marijuana Use by Teens Continues Decade-Long Decline

"States' real-world experience with marijuana legalization affirms that these policies can be implemented in a way that provides regulated access for adults while simultaneously limiting youth access and misuse." The post Federal Report: Marijuana Use by ...

May 09, 2023

Washington Becomes Latest State to Ban Pre-Employment Tests for Cannabis

Washington joins a growing number of jurisdictions that have passed legislation limiting employers' ability to pre-screen applicants for past marijuana use. The post Washington Becomes Latest State to Ban Pre-Employment Tests for Cannabis appeared first o...

May 04, 2023

My Experience Interning with NORML

NORML Spring '23 Intern Lucy Matthews shares her experience working with the national team in Washington, DC. The post My Experience Interning with NORML appeared first on NORML.

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...

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