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Sep 24, 2021

Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House

The MORE Act, which repeals federal marijuana criminalization, is set to be voted on by members of the powerful House Judiciary Committee NEXT WEEK.  The post Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House appeared first on NOR...

Sep 24, 2021

Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers

Certain government positions would be excluded from the protections under this law. The post Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers appeared first on NORML.

Sep 23, 2021

Analysis: Growing Number of States Allow Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis Costs by Workers' Compensation Insurance

NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: "For millions of patients, cannabis is a legitimate therapeutic option. More and more, our laws and regulations are recognizing this fact and evolving their policies accordingly." The post Analysis: Growing Num...

Sep 21, 2021

Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week

Over 54,000 Connecticut residents are currently registered to possess and and access medical cannabis The post Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML.

Sep 21, 2021

Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors

House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors appeared first o...

Sep 21, 2021

NORML Sends Letter In Support Of The SAFE Banking Act Being Attached To The NDAA

NORML maintains that the NDAA is an appropriate vehicle for the SAFE banking provisions. According to the American Legion, nearly 1 in 4 veterans report consuming cannabis. Most do so because of its therapeutic effects to mitigate symptoms of a physical o...

Sep 21, 2021

World Anti-Doping Agency To Review Marijuana Policies

In response to the public outrage regarding the suspension of American athlete Sha'Carri Richardson for testing positive for cannabis, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that it will be reevaluating its policies. The post World Anti-Doping ...

Sep 20, 2021

Live with NORML: Federal Policy Discussion 9/20/2021

NORML Political Director Justin Strekal hosts a Facebook Live discussing the latest news and a frank discussion about marijuana policy reform at the federal level.  The post Live with NORML: Federal Policy Discussion 9/20/2021 appeared first on NORML.

Sep 15, 2021

An Update on Statewide 2022 Marijuana Reform Ballot Initiative Efforts

t post about various efforts for statewide reform measures for the 2022 ballot, there has been great progress. Here's an overview with the latest updates: The post An Update on Statewide 2022 Marijuana Reform Ballot Initiative Efforts appeared first on NO...

Sep 15, 2021

Virginia: Botanical Medical Cannabis Sales Begin

Long awaited sales of cannabis flower in Virginia began this month when medical dispensaries received the final product approvals from the state's regulatory agency. The post Virginia: Botanical Medical Cannabis Sales Begin appeared first on NORML.

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