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Jan 12, 2022

Texas: Austin Decriminalization Initiative Qualifies for the Ballot, Other Texas Cities Follow

Despite over 60 percent of Texas voters supporting marijuana legalization, advocates continue to face an uphill battle in the legislature. In response, activists in Texas are now expanding their efforts to focusing on implementing reforms at the local lev...

Jan 12, 2022

Update: Ballot Initiative and Referendum Efforts

Update: Ballot Initiative and Referendum Efforts. View a map of signing locations. Learn about volunteer opportunities.  The post Update: Ballot Initiative and Referendum Efforts appeared first on NORML.

Jan 10, 2022

Oregon: New Rules Increase the Amount of Cannabis Adults Can Purchase Per Transaction

The updated purchasing rule, which increases the quantity of cannabis flower a customer can buy per transaction from one ounce to two ounces, took effect on January 1. The post Oregon: New Rules Increase the Amount of Cannabis Adults Can Purchase Per Tran...

Jan 07, 2022

State Policy Update (1/7/2022)

Updates on filed and moving legislation over the last week. The post State Policy Update (1/7/2022) appeared first on NORML.

Jan 06, 2022

Longtime Cannabis Policy Expert Morgan Fox Hired to Oversee NORML's Federal Advocacy Efforts

"I look forward to working closely with Congress and our allies to continue the efforts to end prohibition, repair the harms it has caused, and enact new policies centered on science, safety, and justice," Fox said. The post Longtime Cannabis Policy Exper...

Jan 03, 2022

Colorado: Governor Issues Pardons to Over 1,300 Marijuana Offenders

"Tens of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigmatization of a past conviction for behavior that is no longer considered to be a crime. Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that officials continue to take action in o...

Jan 03, 2022

Montana: Era of Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Begins

Legislation permitting licensed retailers to sell marijuana products to those ages 21 or older took effect on Saturday, January 1. The post Montana: Era of Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Begins appeared first on NORML.

Dec 22, 2021

Several States to Usher In the New Year with Cannabis Liberalization Laws

New state and local laws amending marijuana policies will take effect on the first day of the new year. The post Several States to Usher In the New Year with Cannabis Liberalization Laws appeared first on NORML.

Dec 21, 2021

Ohio: Citizens' Petition Seeks to Compel Lawmakers to Hold Marijuana Legalization Vote

Following the validation of 132,887 signatures by state officials, lawmakers will have up to four months to consider the legalization measure. If lawmakers fail to act on the proposal, organizers will then need to collect an additional 132,887 signatures ...

Dec 21, 2021

Rick Steves: Let's Win in 2022

Let's make 2022 a huge year for legalization. I'll match all donations up to $20,000, double your impact! The post Rick Steves: Let’s Win in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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