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May 13, 2022

Nearly a Quarter of Senate Members Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Keep SAFE Banking in Pending Legislative Package

A bipartisan group of 24 Senators stood up for public safety and for greater economic opportunities for legal cannabis businesses today by sending a letter to leadership in both chambers of Congress asking them to include cannabis banking reform language ...

May 12, 2022

Delaware Legislature Approves Legislation to Remove Penalties for Adult Marijuana Possession

The Delaware Senate approved legislation to remove criminal and civil penalties for adult possession of limited quantities of marijuana. In a 13-7-1 vote, the upper chamber voted to pass HB 371, which legalized the possession of up to one ounce of marijua...

May 10, 2022

Legalization Advocates in Missouri, South Dakota Turn in Signatures for November Ballot Campaigns

State officials must now conduct an official assessment of the signature petitions and verify their authenticity before determining whether the two measures will appear on the November ballot. The post Legalization Advocates in Missouri, South Dakota Tur...

May 09, 2022

Texas: Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot Initiative Eliminating Local Cannabis Penalties

Austin voters passed the proposition by a margin of 85 percent to 15 percent. The post Texas: Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot Initiative Eliminating Local Cannabis Penalties appeared first on NORML.

May 06, 2022

State Policy Weekly Update 5/6/2022

This week's update highlights legislative advancements in several states, including Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.  The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/6/2022 appeared first on NORML.

May 03, 2022

Spring 2022 NORML Interns Answer Questions About the Job

Clear communication and task division were critical to handling a busy work day with ever-changing priorities. Our teamwork and adaptability made this experience all the more productive, rewarding, and enjoyable. The post Spring 2022 NORML Interns Answer ...

May 03, 2022

New Hampshire: Senate Rejects House-Backed Bills Legalizing Marijuana Possession and Sales

"The majority of the New Hampshire Senate is clearly out of step with the will of the voters," said NORML's State Policies Manager Jax James. "The continued failure by the Senate to advance House-passed cannabis reform legislation should not go without re...

Apr 29, 2022

State Policy Weekly Update 4/29/2022

This week's update highlights legislative advancements in several states, including Kentucky, Virginia, Vermont, Tennessee, and Kansas. The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/29/2022 appeared first on NORML.

Apr 28, 2022

Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills' Signature

"These common-sense changes will further facilitate patients' and others' access to medical cannabis products and will provide opportunities for greater inclusivity within Maine's licensed marijuana industry." The post Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Becom...

Apr 27, 2022

Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Not Associated with Lax Attitudes Toward Drugged Driving

The study's authors reported: "Current cannabis users in recreational and medical only cannabis states were significantly less likely to report driving within three hours of getting high in the past 30 days, compared to current users living in states with...

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