Efforts to reform Nevada’s pre-employment marijuana testing policies, as well as to expand the state’s medical cannabis program, are still being considered by lawmakers this session.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/17/19
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/10/19
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Sen. Schumer And Rep. Jeffries To Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation
Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition. Send a message to your elected officials in support of this legislation now. NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said, “The Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is comprehensive legislation that would end our nation’s failed 80-year prohibition of marijuana and allow states to implement reforms free from the threat of federal interference.” “This bill is part of the continued shift of Democratic Party leadership. At a time when 68 percent of Americans support marijuana…
Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/3/19
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NORML Chapter Newsletter – April 2019
Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! Here is a brief rundown of some of their most recent media accomplishments.
House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee To Hear Three Cannabis Bills
On April 30, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing for multiple pieces of legislation, including the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, the Veterans Equal Access Act and the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/26/19
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/20/19
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/12/19
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