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Aug 04, 2022

NORML Comments on Sentencing of Brittney Griner in Russia

Officials in the United States should do all they can to free Griner, but just as important, end the hypocrisy of acting repulsed by her sentencing while maintaining marijuana criminalization at home by bringing our domestic marijuana policies in line wit...

Aug 03, 2022

Arkansas: Election Officials Deny Certification of Proposed Marijuana Legalization Amendment

Advocates on behalf of the ballot measure are now anticipated to take the matter before the state Supreme Court. The post Arkansas: Election Officials Deny Certification of Proposed Marijuana Legalization Amendment appeared first on NORML.

Aug 02, 2022

Congress: Lawmakers File Bipartisan Legislation to Facilitate the Expungement of Federal Marijuana Violations

"Saddling people with the lifelong collateral consequences of even a low-level marijuana arrest or conviction is unjust and provides no legitimate benefit to society. Facilitating the expungement of minor federal marijuana offenses is a necessary step tha...

Aug 01, 2022

Louisiana: Changes in State's Marijuana Laws Take Effect

"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: Changes in State...

Jul 29, 2022

Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiatives and Referenda: July 29th, 2022 Update

Voters in several states will decide on marijuana-related ballot measures in November. Here is an update of where these efforts currently stand.  The post Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiatives and Referenda: July 29th, 2022 Update appeared first on NORM...

Jul 28, 2022

NORML Remembers Tom McCain

With profound sadness, Peachtree NORML announced the passing of Tom McCain, the Executive Director Emeritus and long-time board member. The post NORML Remembers Tom McCain appeared first on NORML.

Jul 27, 2022

Missouri: Unofficial Count Finds Legalization Measure Shy of Signatures Necessary to Qualify for November Ballot

The effort's campaign manager said that they are working with local officials to double check their voter counts and identify any potential errors, and he said that the campaign remains confident they will ultimately qualify for the ballot. The post Misso...

Jul 27, 2022

House Members Advance Fast-Tracked Legislation to Amend Cannabis Research Rules

Two-hundred and sixteen Democrats voted in support of the bill, as did 109 Republicans. The post House Members Advance Fast-Tracked Legislation to Amend Cannabis Research Rules appeared first on NORML.

Jul 25, 2022

Federal Lawmakers Fast-Tracking Legislation That Seeks to Further Facilitate Cannabis Research

The Act provides the office of the US Attorney General with a 60-day timeline to either approve or deny the applications from scientists wishing to engage in clinical trials involving the use of cannabis by human subjects. The post Federal Lawmakers Fast...

Jul 21, 2022

Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

Washington, DC: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and… The post Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

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