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NORML's State Policies Manager Jax James said: "Continuing to define cannabis as contraband in Delaware is not in the public's interest. It is vital that the legislature push back and override Gov. Carney's veto." The post Delaware: Governor Vetoes Mariju...

Both chambers of the Rhode Island legislature voted today to legalize and regulate the adult use cannabis market. It now heads to the Governor's desk. The post Rhode Island Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

This week's update highlights legislative developments in Delaware, Rhode Island, Louisiana and Massachusetts! The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/20/2022 appeared first on NORML.

"This is an important first step in the process of ending all penalties for cannabis possession and ensuring Rhode Islanders have access to regulated and tested cannabis products, just like New Englanders already have in neighboring states," says Jax Jame...

For the second time this legislative session, members of the House have advanced legislation to establish a regulated, adult-use cannabis market. The post Delaware: House Members Pause Action on Marijuana Retail Bill Until After Legislative Break appeared...

Investigators reported, "Contrary to concerns about spillover effects, implementation of legalized non-medical cannabis coincided with decreases in alcohol and cigarette use and pain reliever misuse." The post Study: Young Adults’ Consumption of Alc...

Commenting on the settlement, a spokesperson for the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol said, "To be certain: we aren't going anywhere and are undeterred in our goal to legalize cannabis for all adults in Ohio." The post Ohio: No Opportunity ...

NORML PAC endorsed US Senate candidate John Fetterman won the state's Democratic primary by a large margin.  The post NORML PAC Endorsed John Fetterman Wins PA Senate Primary in Landslide appeared first on NORML.

Voters in several states are anticipated to decide on marijuana-related ballot measures in November. Here is an update of where those efforts currently stand.  The post Status Update: 2022 Ballot Initiatives and Referendums appeared first on NORML.

This week's update highlights legislative advancement in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey, and more! The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/13/2022 appeared first on NORML.