Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22
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NORML Responds To Latest Cannabis and Psychosis Claims
A widely reported study appearing today in the British journal The Lancet alleges that an estimated 30 to 50 percent of psychosis cases in Europe are due to cannabis exposure, and that exposure to elevated levels of THC increases this risk.
New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance Important Marijuana Law Reform Bills
In some big news out of New Jersey, several marijuana reform bills have been voted out of their committees and are awaiting floor votes.
Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”
The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed. The OJL seeks to right these wrongs as well as provide a model for other states to implement a more just version of cannabis legalization.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/15/18
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/1/18
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
Recap: Texas Veteran Lobby Day
On Monday, Texans Veterans met at the Capitol to meet with their legislators and advocate for a comprehensive medical marijuana program in Texas.
NORML Chapter Newsletter, February 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.
Rhode Island: Gov. Raimondo’s Proposed Marijuana Legalization Budget Plan
On January 17, 2019, Gov. Gina Raimondo unveiled a budget proposal for 2020 that would legalize recreational marijuana in Rhode Island “with reluctance,” as she told The Providence Journal.