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Nov 02, 2022

District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents

Over 22,000 DC residents are legally authorized to access medical cannabis. The post District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents appeared first on NORML.

Nov 01, 2022

Report: Legal Cannabis Once Again Ranks Among Nation's Most Valuable Crops

"Legalizing and regulating cannabis provides for more job opportunities, greater tax revenues, and safe access to high quality products at increasingly affordable prices," NORML's State Policy Manager Jax James said. "This economic data shows once again w...

Oct 31, 2022

Millions of Americans to Cast Votes for Marijuana Legalization on Election Day

"Between local and state efforts, these initiatives will affect over 18 million Americans."  The post Millions of Americans to Cast Votes for Marijuana Legalization on Election Day appeared first on NORML.

Oct 26, 2022

NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act

"The only productive outcome would be for the administration or for Congress to move expeditiously to deschedule cannabis providing states the power to establish their own marijuana policies free from federal intrusion." The post NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis...

Oct 26, 2022

Urgent Action Needed for Marijuana Legalization

This election may be the most critical one yet in our fight to end marijuana prohibition. The post Urgent Action Needed for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

Oct 25, 2022

Poll: Legalizing Marijuana Enjoys Bipartisan Support Among the Public

"Personal experience with cannabis is a relatively surefire cure for 'reefer madness,'" NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "As greater percentages of adults continue to become familiar with marijuana for either therapeutic purposes or for their ...

Oct 24, 2022

NAACP Calls for the "Immediate Passage” of SAFE Banking Legislation

The NAACP resolution states: "The SAFE Banking Act could enable cannabis businesses with social equity licenses to better compete in the industry." The post NAACP Calls for the "Immediate Passage" of SAFE Banking Legislation appeared first on NORML...

Oct 19, 2022

NORML Op-Ed: POTUS' Marijuana Pardons Are a Big Deal Politically – Here's Why

President Biden's foray into the arena of marijuana reform legitimizes legalization as a subject worthy of consideration – and action – by those at the highest levels of government. Further, it is a recognition – by the president of the United State...

Oct 17, 2022

Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Say "Nobody Should Be in Jail” for Marijuana Possession

Seventy-eight percent of Democrats, as well as 70 percent of Independents and 54 percent of Republicans, say that no one should be incarcerated for possessing cannabis. The post Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Say “Nobody Should Be in Jail” for Mar...

Oct 14, 2022

How to Prepare for the Upcoming Elections and State/Local Ballot Efforts

With multiple states and cities across the nation deciding upon adult-use legalization this fall , NORML is redoubling our efforts to inform, educate, and get voters to the ballot box. In many states voter registration deadlines are approaching and early ...

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