State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states.
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Category: 2021
NORML Remembers Bill Piper
NORML is incredibly saddened to receive the news that longtime drug policy reform advocate and ally William “Bill” Piper has passed away after a long battle with a personal illness. Bill spent much of his life fighting against our draconic Drug War pol…
Mississippi: Governor Still Hasn’t Called a Special Session to Address Medical Marijuana
It’s been weeks since the initial request, and the governor continues to stall.
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Virginia: Officials Seal Over 64,000 Misdemeanor Marijuana Distribution Convictions
333,886 simple marijuana possession conviction records were previously sealed after the state enacted a measure in 2020 to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses.
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Ohio: Lobby for Cannabis Reform on October 13
Join NORML Appalachia of Ohio at the State House atrium in Columbus beginning at 9am!
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Nevada: New Marijuana Laws Took Effect This Month
These laws include revising possession penalties for minors and regulating social consumption sites.
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California: Governor Signs Measure into Law Allowing Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals
“This is a simple, yet critical, move that will provide relief, compassion and dignity to terminally-ill Californians.”
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Los Angeles: District Attorney to Vacate Some 60,000 Marijuana Convictions
The new cases consist of both felony and misdemeanor convictions dating back three decades.
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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.
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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.
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