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Nov 08, 2022

NORML Election Night LIVE 2022

NORML staff will be bringing you the latest results and analysis LIVE all night! Tune in as we #SmokeTheVote. The post NORML Election Night LIVE 2022 appeared first on NORML.

Nov 08, 2022

Maryland Becomes 20th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

Maryland is the 20th state to legalize marijuana for adult use, and it is the second to do so via the passage of a popular referendum. The post Maryland Becomes 20th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use appeared first on NORML.

Nov 08, 2022

Texas Cities Move to Depenalize Marijuana Possession

"Texans have shown that they want major cannabis law reforms in Texas via polling, legislative engagement, and now at the local ballot box! " The post Texas Cities Move to Depenalize Marijuana Possession appeared first on NORML.

Nov 07, 2022

Rick Steves: We Need to Win for Cannabis and Civil Liberties

Nineteen other states have smartly legalized the responsible use of marijuana for adults. Now it's time to bring cannabis freedom to Missouri, Maryland, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Arkansas The post Rick Steves: We Need to Win for Cannabis and Civil ...

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 ...

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