Despite medical marijuana programs being passed or enacted in a supermajority of states, federal policy currently prohibits VA-affiliated doctors from even recommending medical cannabis to veterans in those states where such use is legal — thus forcin…
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The Marijuana Data Collection Act Reintroduced
Today, the bipartisan Marijuana Data Collection Act was introduced, led by Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Reps. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) and Don Young (R-AK).
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Dozens of Congressional Leaders Sign Letter To Restrict DOJ Enforcement Of Prohibition
Today, a bipartisan group of 44 representatives sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for the upcoming FY 2022 spending package to build upon existing policy for state-legal medical marijuana programs and expand protections to inc…
House Leadership Announces Vote On MORE Act To End Marijuana Prohibition Will Take Place Next Week
House Leadership today posted notice for Congressional consideration of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3884, which ends the federal prohibition of cannabis. The MORE Act is scheduled for a floor vote next week.
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NORML Partners with Green Flower to Launch First-of-its-Kind Online Training Program for Cannabis Advocates
This 100% online course will teach you the essential tools and nuanced techniques NORML has deployed over the last 50 years to shape cannabis policy at the local, state, national, and international levels.
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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation
On Thursday, members of the New Jersey state Assmebly approved legislation to decriminalize the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults.
NORML Activist Spotlight: Tamara Netzel
An unlikely activist fighting for reform in the Commonwealth of Virginia and on Capitol Hill
State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts
Activists have been working for months registering new voters, collecting signatures, and educating the public, in hopes of giving voters in their state the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast their vote for marijuana. But social distancing guidelines have made this work virtually impossible. Here is an overview of key 2020 ballot initiative efforts and where they stand now.
Delaware Approves Medical Cannabis Delivery Option
Delaware NORML sparked up the community for a call to action, urging Governor Carney to offer delivery options to adequately serve medical cannabis patients in this time of crisis.
A Fantastic February with Las Vegas NORML
Throughout the city, we’ve been making sure that criminal justice advocacy stays at the forefront of the social cannabis community’s mind. From staying up to date on the happenings of the legal adult use industry to the patient and consumer rights that we stand for, we’re going into March with an even stronger, fired up passion for reform.