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Jan 21, 2022

1/21/22 – State Policy Update

Here is NORML's weekly update on pending state legislation with helpful links to action alerts. The post 1/21/22 – State Policy Update appeared first on NORML.

Jan 21, 2022

We Need You to Help Pass the MORE Act

We have a chance to push a major marijuana legalization bill through the House of Representatives, but time is quickly running out. The post We Need You to Help Pass the MORE Act appeared first on NORML.

Jan 19, 2022

The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi

Despite the Governor's threat to veto, Mississippi lawmakers have advanced the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which legalizes medical marijuana access in the Magnolia State. The post The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi appe...

Jan 14, 2022

State Policy Update (1/14/2022)

Here is NORML's weekly update on pending state legislation in Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Alaska. The post State Policy Update (1/14/2022) appeared first on NORML.

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...

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