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Jul 11, 2022

North Dakota: Advocates Turn in Signatures for Adult-Use Legalization Ballot Measure

"Historically, North Dakota has long had one of the highest marijuana arrests rates in the nation, despite having among the lowest reported marijuana use of any state. Residents deserve the right to weigh in on and rethink this destructive policy." The po...

Jul 08, 2022

New Jersey: Medical Cannabis Products No Longer Subject to Sales Tax

"The primary focus of any medical cannabis legalization law must be providing safe and convenient access to patients in order to improve their quality of life; it should not be about increasing revenue streams for state lawmakers." The post New Jersey: Me...

Jul 08, 2022

Marijuana Reform Advocates in Arkansas, Nebraska Turn in Signatures for November Ballot Campaigns

If approved for the ballot, Arkansas and Nebraska will be among a number of states where voters will be deciding the issue this fall. The post Marijuana Reform Advocates in Arkansas, Nebraska Turn in Signatures for November Ballot Campaigns appeared...

Jul 06, 2022

Oklahoma: Advocates Turn in Signatures to Place Adult-Use Legalization Measure on November Ballot

"As in past election years, voters in both traditionally 'red' and 'blue' states will have the opportunity to cast their vote in favor of ending the failed policy of cannabis criminalization. And, if past is precedent, voters in 2022 will once again demon...

Jul 04, 2022

We Stand for Freedom

Before you head to today's barbecue, community event, or rally, whether today's a day of work, reflection, or celebration, please take a moment to stand with us in our fight to let freedom ring. The post We Stand for Freedom appeared first on NORML.

Jul 01, 2022

Virginia: Changes to Marijuana Laws Take Effect July 1

Today, marks the one year anniversary of legalization in Virginia, and multiple changes to marijuana laws will take effect.  The post Virginia: Changes to Marijuana Laws Take Effect July 1 appeared first on NORML.

Jul 01, 2022

State Policy Weekly Update 7/1/2022

This week's update highlights legislative developments in California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.  The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/1/2022 appeared first on NORML.

Jun 30, 2022

Nevada: Cannabis Consumption Lounge Regulations Approved, Licensing to Start in the Fall

Yesterday, the NV Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) voted unanimously to approve regulations for the licensing and operation of cannabis consumption lounges. Regulators said they expect to open the first round of licensing for consumption lounges this fall,...

Jun 28, 2022

House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment to Protect Legal State Marijuana Programs

The House Committee on Appropriations voted today to approve an amendment that would prevent the Department of Justice from interfering with legal adult-use marijuana programs as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations ...

Jun 24, 2022

Louisiana: Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills Signed Into Law; Measures Take Effect August 1

"These are common sense reforms provide further and sorely needed protections and freedoms for patients and others. Lawmakers are to be commended for putting politics aside and taking these important steps forward." The post Louisiana: Multiple Marijuana ...

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