Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Not Correlated with Increased Traffic Fatalities
Oct 26, 2023, 10:10 am By NORML“There are legitimate concerns around the marijuana legalization debate. … However, based on our research and the research of others, the effect that legal marijuana could have on traffic safety should not be one of those concerns.” The post Analysis:…Texas: Lubbock Advocates Submit Twice as Many Signatures as Needed To Force Marijuana Depenalization Vote
Oct 23, 2023, 10:24 am By NORMLThe initiative seeks to end arrests and citations for adults who possess misdemeanor amounts of cannabis within the city’s limits. The post Texas: Lubbock Advocates Submit Twice as Many Signatures as Needed To Force Marijuana Depenalization Vote appeared…Colorado: Compliance Check Data Confirms That Retailers Aren’t Selling Marijuana to Minors
Oct 20, 2023, 11:40 am By NORML“Regulation works. Illicit marijuana providers don’t ask for or check for ID, but licensed businesses most certainly do.” The post Colorado: Compliance Check Data Confirms That Retailers Aren’t Selling Marijuana to Minors appeared first on NORML.Ohio: Latest Polling Finds Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure “Almost Certain” to Pass
11:02am By NORML"Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring states and they know that regulating the cannabis market is preferable to the failed policy of prohibition.” The post Ohio: Latest Polling Finds Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure…FBI: Police Make Over a Quarter Million Marijuana Arrests in 2022
9:01am By NORML"Even from this incomplete data set, it remains clear that marijuana seizures and prosecutions remain a primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States." The post FBI: Police Make Over a Quarter Million Marijuana Arrests in 2022 appeared first on…Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Oct 13, 2023, 11:07 am By NORMLIf passed, Ohio will be the 24th state to legalize the adult-use marijuana market, and the 14th do so by a public vote. The post Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML.Alaska: Anchorage Assembly Votes to Reform Marijuana Testing Policies for Most Municipal Workers
Oct 12, 2023, 10:59 am By NORML"Those who consume alcohol legally and responsibly while away from their jobs do not suffer sanctions from their employers unless their work performance is adversely impacted. Those who legally consume cannabis should be held to a similar workplace standards."…NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco
Oct 11, 2023, 12:39 pm By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy DirectorNumerous studies assessing the long-term health impacts of cannabis smoke exposure belie the myth that marijuana is associated with the same sort of well established, adverse respiratory hazards as tobacco. The post NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear —…Survey: Most Truck Drivers and Their Carriers Favor Changes in Federal Marijuana Testing Rules
Oct 10, 2023, 12:47 pm By NORMLThe survey’s authors acknowledged that existing federal testing regulations are contributing to significant numbers of truck drivers leaving the industry while also dissuading new workers from entering it. The post Survey: Most Truck Drivers and Their…Ohio: Ballot Initiative Legalizing Marijuana for Adults Favored in Multiple Polls
Sep 28, 2023, 2:30 pm By NORML"Ohioans have seen similar legalization laws adopted in neighboring states and they know that regulating the cannabis market is preferable to the failed policy of prohibition.” The post Ohio: Ballot Initiative Legalizing Marijuana for Adults Favored in…Senators Advance Cannabis Banking Reform Bill for First Time
Sep 27, 2023, 10:30 am By NORMLAlthough members of the House have passed an earlier version of the legislation -- the SAFE Banking Act -- on seven prior occasions, today's vote marks the first time that Senate members have voted in favor of the measure. The post Senators Advance Cannabis…Michigan: New Rules Take Effect Halting Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests for Most State Employees
Sep 25, 2023, 4:12 pm By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy DirectorUnder the new statewide policy, which takes effect on Sunday, October 1st, most public employees will no longer be required to undergo pre-employment marijuana testing. The post Michigan: New Rules Take Effect Halting Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests for Most…Federal: House Committee Advances Legislation Easing Hiring Restrictions for Those with a History of Marijuana Use With Bipartisan Support
Sep 20, 2023, 3:22 pm By NORML"Passage of The CURE Act will increase the talent pool of candidates eligible for federal employment, while recognizing the reality that millions of Americans have experience with cannabis and should not be denied the opportunity to positively contribute to…I’m Interning With NORML to Promote Personal Freedoms
Sep 19, 2023, 4:18 pm By NORMLFall '23 Intern Mae Mueller details her reasons for joining the NORML team. The post I’m Interning With NORML to Promote Personal Freedoms appeared first on NORML.Are You Ready to Smoke the Vote?
Sep 19, 2023, 12:17 pm By JM Pedini, NORML Development DirectorNORML is excited to once again be part of a national effort to strengthen our democracy by registering voters on National Voter Registration Day. The post Are You Ready to Smoke the Vote? appeared first on NORML.California: Bills Expanding Marijuana Rights for Patients, Employees Advanced to Governor’s Desk
2:46pm By NORMLLawmakers have advanced two bills to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that seek to expand the rights of cannabis consumers. The post California: Bills Expanding Marijuana Rights for Patients, Employees Advanced to Governor’s Desk appeared first on…It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress
12:31pm By NORMLIn the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills. The post It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress appeared first on NORML.I’m Interning With NORML Because We Share A Similar Vision
Sep 15, 2023, 12:43 pm By NORMLFall '23 intern Gloria-Jean writes about her reasons for joining the NORML internship program. The post I’m Interning With NORML Because We Share A Similar Vision appeared first on NORML.California: Legislation Advanced to Governor Permitting Live Events at Marijuana On-Site Consumption Lounges
Sep 12, 2023, 1:44 pm By NORMLLocal establishments authorized to permit adults to consume cannabis on their premises will be able to expand their operations to include food services and live events, under legislation advanced to the Governor’s desk. The post California: Legislation…I’m Interning With NORML to Gain the Skills to Enact Change in My Home State
Sep 11, 2023, 11:43 am By NORMLFall '23 intern Ashley Culbertson shares her reasons for joining the NORML team for the semester. The post I’m Interning With NORML to Gain the Skills to Enact Change in My Home State appeared first on NORML.
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