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Feb 06, 2023

Federal Court Rules Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers Is Unconstitutional

"[T]he mere use of marijuana carries none of the characteristics that the Nation's history and tradition of firearms regulation supports," the Court determined. "The mere use of marijuana does not indicate that someone is in fact dangerous" or has a "proc...

Feb 03, 2023

Why I'm Fighting for Cannabis Freedom

I chose to work for NORML this spring because I believe that the destigmatization and legalization of cannabis is crucial to creating a more just, equitable, knowledgeable, and free society. The post Why I'm Fighting for Cannabis Freedom appeared first on...

Feb 03, 2023

Missouri: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Begin, Regulators Accepting Home-Cultivation Applications

"The option to grow for oneself is a fundamental right which has been part of legalization in the great majority of the 20 other states which have now taken the historic step of repealing the criminal prohibition of responsible adult marijuana use." The p...

Feb 02, 2023

Oklahoma: Voters Still Have Time to Register Ahead of March Legalization Vote

State Question 820 permits adults to legally possess and home-cultivate personal use qualities of cannabis while also establishing a licensed, retail marketplace. The post Oklahoma: Voters Still Have Time to Register Ahead of March Legalization Vote appea...

Feb 01, 2023

Virginia: House Republicans Reject Retail Cannabis Sales Plan

NORML Development Director JM Pedini, said that Tuesday's vote represented "another stunning failure of leadership on cannabis policy." The post Virginia: House Republicans Reject Retail Cannabis Sales Plan appeared first on NORML.

Jan 31, 2023

District of Columbia: Bills Transmitted to Congress Providing for Marijuana Expungements, Expanded Medical Access

City lawmakers have provided final approval to a pair of bills that seek to significantly reform marijuana laws in the District of Columbia. But both bills still must undergo a 30-day Congressional review prior to becoming law. The post District of Columb...

Jan 30, 2023

Rhode Island: Courts Begin the Process of Erasing Marijuana Records

"Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization." The post Rhode Island: Courts Begin the Process of Erasing Marijuana Recor...

Jan 30, 2023

Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales

If public safety is an actual priority for either chamber, then they will approve legislation to begin sales at licensed dispensaries as soon as possible.". The post Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales appeared first o...

Jan 30, 2023

Study: Cannabis Use Reduces Daily Use of Prescription Opioids in Chronic Pain Patients

"These findings contribute robust evidence for clinicians regarding the potential benefits of medical cannabis in reducing the opioid burden for patients receiving long-term opioid therapy and possibly reduc[ing] their risk for overdose." The post Study: ...

Jan 27, 2023

I'm Interning with NORML to Join the Fight Against a Failed Policy

"Assisting and working toward legalization nationally will allow me not only to learn about the failed federal experiment with cannabis, but also inform me on ways to better educate constituents on how they can take action to change these policies in thei...

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