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Category: ACTIVISM
Marijuana is a Medicine, Not a Menace
The legitimate powers of government should reach no further than controlling acts which are injurious to others. Freedom means having the right to be stupid, whether your parents or partners approve or not.
NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri Discusses AG Nominee Barr and Legalization on CBS News
Earlier today, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri made an appearance on CBS News to discuss Attorney General Nominee William Barr’s recent comments regarding marijuana legalization and how he would handle states that have reformed their cannabis policies if he were confirmed as the next Attorney General.
Legislation To Produce And Research Cannabis Introduced
A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers has introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis.
Gubernatorial Report Card: Learn Where Your Governor Stands on Marijuana Policy
To kick off the 2019 state legislative season, NORML is pleased to release our 2019 Gubernatorial Scorecard. This extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to states’ governors based upon their comments and voting records specific to matters of marijuana policy.
New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs
Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493: The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Announced
Today, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced, with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) joining founding members Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK).
Cities Across Michigan Ban Legal Marijuana Sales
Municipal governments across Michigan move to ban the sale of adult-use marijuana, but advocates remain hopeful education and guidance from state lawmakers will provide a new perspective.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/4/19
Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2019!