Report: Legal Cannabis Once Again Ranks Among Nation’s Most Valuable Crops
Nov 1, 2022, 4:12 pm By NORML“Legalizing and regulating cannabis provides for more job opportunities, greater tax revenues, and safe access to high quality products at increasingly affordable prices,” NORML’s State Policy Manager Jax James said. “This economic data shows once…Millions of Americans to Cast Votes for Marijuana Legalization on Election Day
Oct 31, 2022, 3:48 pm By NORML“Between local and state efforts, these initiatives will affect over 18 million Americans.” The post Millions of Americans to Cast Votes for Marijuana Legalization on Election Day appeared first on NORML.Urgent Action Needed for Marijuana Legalization
Oct 26, 2022, 2:22 pm By NORMLThis election may be the most critical one yet in our fight to end marijuana prohibition. The post Urgent Action Needed for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act
Oct 26, 2022, 1:09 pm By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director"The only productive outcome would be for the administration or for Congress to move expeditiously to deschedule cannabis ... providing states the power to establish their own marijuana policies free from federal intrusion." The post NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must…NAACP Calls for the “Immediate Passage” of SAFE Banking Legislation
Oct 24, 2022, 3:33 pm By NORMLThe NAACP resolution states: “The SAFE Banking Act could enable cannabis businesses with social equity licenses ... to better compete in the industry." The post NAACP Calls for the “Immediate Passage” of SAFE Banking Legislation appeared first on NORML.NORML Op-Ed: POTUS’ Marijuana Pardons Are a Big Deal Politically — Here’s Why
3:17pm By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy DirectorPresident Biden’s foray into the arena of marijuana reform legitimizes legalization as a subject worthy of consideration — and action — by those at the highest levels of government. Further, it is a recognition — by the president of the United States,…How to Prepare for the Upcoming Elections and State/Local Ballot Efforts
Oct 14, 2022, 6:01 pm By Jax James, NORML State Policy ManagerWith multiple states and cities across the nation deciding upon adult-use legalization this fall , NORML is redoubling our efforts to inform, educate, and get voters to the ballot box. In many states voter registration deadlines are approaching and early…NORML Op-Ed: Pardons Aren’t Enough: It’s Time to Prioritize Marijuana Legalization
Oct 10, 2022, 2:02 pm By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy DirectorAmong those between 18 and 44 years of age, more than half say that Congress should prioritize the issue. Among registered Democrats, 54 percent of respondents said that lawmakers ought to prioritize legalization. One-quarter of Democrats said that it should…It’s Time to Legalize America
Oct 7, 2022, 4:54 pm By NORMLWe must double down on our efforts encouraging Congressional leadership to finally repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana once and for all! The post It’s Time to Legalize America appeared first on NORML.NORML Issues Statement Regarding President’s Plan to Pardon Those with Low-Level Marijuana Convictions
Oct 6, 2022, 7:54 pm By NORML“Moving forward, the Administration must work collaboratively with Congressional leadership to repeal America’s failed marijuana criminalization laws. Nearly half of voters now agree that legalizing marijuana ought to be a priority for Congress, and such…FBI: Nearly Half of All Drug Seizures in 2021 Involved Marijuana
Oct 5, 2022, 6:44 pm By NORML"It remains clear from the limited data available that marijuana seizures and prosecutions remain the primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States and that hundreds of thousands of Americans still continue to be arrested annually for these…NORML Op-Ed: Claims of ‘Fentanyl-Laced Cannabis’ Are Common, But Are They Accurate?
Oct 4, 2022, 3:57 pm By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy DirectorBy taking cannabis products off street corners and placing them behind the counter, lawmakers can provide consumers with a safer experience and greatly reduce their risk of being inadvertently exposed to contaminated products. The post NORML Op-Ed: Claims of…Survey: Medical Students Rarely Exposed to Scientific Data About Cannabis
Oct 4, 2022, 1:54 pm By NORML“The use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes has been legal in certain jurisdictions of the United States for several decades. It is stunning that the medical establishment largely remains unwilling to acknowledge this reality and that so many health…Vermont: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Later This Week
Sep 29, 2022, 2:55 pm By NORML“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices.” The post Vermont: Adult-Use…Analysis: Many Congressional Candidates Electing to Stay Silent on Cannabis Policy
Sep 28, 2022, 4:43 pm By NORML“Voters’ views on the subject of legalizing and regulating cannabis have evolved significantly over the past decades; however, the views of those seeking to represent them in Congress have not kept pace with this seismic shift in public opinion.…Voters in Five States, Dozens of Cities to Decide on Marijuana Legalization Measures This November
Sep 28, 2022, 1:18 pm By NORMLIf voters approve these measures, approximately half of all US residents will reside in a jurisdiction where the possession and use of cannabis are legal for adults. The post Voters in Five States, Dozens of Cities to Decide on Marijuana Legalization Measures…Analysis: Local Bans on Cannabis Retailers Drive Illicit Markets
Sep 27, 2022, 3:37 pm By NORMLThe report estimates, “States with roughly 20 to 40 legal regulated stores per 100,000 residents, in general, have captured 80 percent to 90 percent of all cannabis sales in the legal market.” The post Analysis: Local Bans on Cannabis Retailers Drive…Arkansas: High Court Approves Marijuana Legalization Measure for the November Ballot
Sep 23, 2022, 12:18 am By Jax James, NORML State Policy ManagerThe Arkansas Supreme Court issued a decision today ensuring that a statewide measure seeking to legalize the adult-use marijuana market in Arkansas, will appear on the November ballot. The post Arkansas: High Court Approves Marijuana Legalization Measure for…Oklahoma: Supreme Court Justices Rule that Voters Can’t Decide on Legalization Ballot Measure This Year
Sep 22, 2022, 12:49 pm By NORML"In a healthy democracy, those with competing visions on public policy vie for voters’ support and abide by their voting decisions. However, it is becoming clear that those who oppose marijuana policy reform would rather take voters out of the equation…House Judiciary Committee Approves Measures to Help Seal and Expunge Marijuana Arrests
Sep 22, 2022, 11:54 am By NORML"At a time when most Americans want to end marijuana prohibition and nearly a majority of people now reside states where cannabis is legal, it makes no sense to continue punishing adults and robbing them of the opportunity to fulfill their potential for…
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Jun 10, 2025, 10:27 am By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director - Trump Budget Proposal Rescinds Long-Standing Federal Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients
Jun 4, 2025, 4:14 pm By NORML - Study: Rising Percentage of Seniors Acknowledge Regularly Consuming Cannabis
Jun 3, 2025, 3:06 pm By NORML - California: Assembly Votes To Halt Impending Tax Hike on Commercially Available Cannabis Products
Jun 3, 2025, 12:05 pm By NORML - Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program
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May 29, 2025, 4:33 pm By Joseph Bondy, Chair, NORML Board of Directors - Texas: Denton City Officials Repeal Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance
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