In Memoriam – John Kenneth Zwerling
Mar 28, 2022, 3:28 pm By Keith Stroup, NORML Legal CounselOne of the most prominent pillars of NORML, going back to the earliest days of our organization, has died. The post In Memoriam – John Kenneth Zwerling appeared first on NORML.State Policy Update 3/25/2022
Mar 25, 2022, 2:42 pm By Jax James, NORML State Policy ManagerThis week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in New Hampshire and Minnesota, focuses on several upcoming hearings, and provides updates on several other important bills moving forward across the country as well as an update on Nebraska…US House of Representatives to Vote on MORE Act Next Week
Mar 24, 2022, 8:59 pm By NORMLMembers of the US House of Representatives have announced that they will hold a floor vote next week on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. The MORE Act, or H.R. 3617, removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act,…NORML Remembers Rep. Don Young, Co-Chair of the Cannabis Caucus
Mar 21, 2022, 6:17 pm By NORML"Congressman Young was a passionate supporter of ending America's failed marijuana prohibition and implementing a legalization policy based on personal freedom and individual liberty." The post NORML Remembers Rep. Don Young, Co-Chair of the Cannabis Caucus…South Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Preserving Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights
Mar 21, 2022, 2:01 pm By NORML"Seventy percent of voters approved this right at the ballot box and it is reassuring to see that a majority of lawmakers, and the Governor, ultimately decided to respect the voters' decision." The post South Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Preserving…50 Years Ago Today, Congress’ Own Expert Commission Demanded They Repeal Marijuana Prohibition
Mar 20, 2022, 8:25 pm By NORMLFifty years ago today, the first and only blue-ribbon committee on marijuana policy formally recommended that Congress repeal federal penalties criminalizing the personal possession of marijuana. The post 50 Years Ago Today, Congress’ Own Expert Commission…State Policy Update 3/18/2022
Fri 4:33pm By Jax James, NORML State Policy ManagerThis week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in Illinois, Utah, South Dakota, and Kentucky, focuses on upcoming hearings, and provides updates on several other important bills moving forward across the country. The post State Policy…Kentucky: Medical Cannabis Access Legislation Advances to the Senate
Fri 1:41pm By Jax James, NORML State Policy ManagerWith a vote of 59 to 34, members of the Kentucky House of Representatives have advanced House Bill 136 to the Senate for further consideration. The bill provides for the production and distribution of a limited variety of medical cannabis products to qualified…Sentencing Commission: Far Fewer Federal Offenders Charged with Marijuana-Related Crimes in 2021
Mar 17, 2022, 5:12 pm By NORML"The attitudes and priorities of federal prosecutors have shifted in the era of state-level marijuana legalization." The post Sentencing Commission: Far Fewer Federal Offenders Charged with Marijuana-Related Crimes in 2021 appeared first on NORML.New Jersey: Regulators Begin Process of Accepting Applications for Retail Marijuana Businesses
Mar 16, 2022, 4:38 pm By NORMLA 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 New Jersey: Regulators Begin…Advocates Respond To Delaware House Vote On Cannabis Legalization
Mar 14, 2022, 4:21 pm By NORMLDover, DE- Last week, Delaware’s House of Representatives missed another chance to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older. HB 305 needed to clear a legislative hurdle requiring a three–fifths super majority, or 25 votes. The final tally on March 10th…St. Louis: City Officials Move to End Marijuana Screening for Most Public Employees
Mar 14, 2022, 12:49 pm By NORMLThe new rules stipulate, “No person currently employed by St. Louis County or applying for employment by St. Louis County shall be required to undergo pre-employment or random drug testing for the presence of marijuana metabolites (THC) as a condition or…State Policy Weekly Update 3/11/2022
Mar 11, 2022, 11:54 am By Jax James, NORML State Policy ManagerThis week’s update highlights important legalization advancements in Delaware and in Pennsylvania as well as updates on several other important bills moving forward across the country. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/11/2022 appeared first on NORML.Delaware: House Members Fail to Advance Legalization Legislation
Mar 10, 2022, 5:49 pm By NORMLLegislation (HB 305) to regulate the adult-use cannabis market in Delaware failed today in the House of Representatives. Because the measure also involves tax-related issues, it required support from 60 percent of lawmakers, where it fell short. The post…South Dakota: Lawmakers Finalize Legislation Protecting Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights
Mar 10, 2022, 9:34 am By NORML“Permitting limited home cultivation provides patients with the ability to have reliable, affordable, and consistent access to the medicine they rely on. Lawmakers were wise to think twice before taking these rights away." The post South Dakota: Lawmakers…NCAA Relaxes Drug Testing Policies for Cannabis
Mar 9, 2022, 2:22 pm By NORMLThe National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has taken a progressive step forward with respect to their policies regarding athletes’ personal cannabis use by relaxing their cannabis testing policies. The post NCAA Relaxes Drug Testing Policies for…Let’s Legalize America!
Mar 9, 2022, 10:01 am By Erik Altieri, NORML Executive DirectorShow that you are "all in" on legalization from the Atlantic to the Pacific and we will send you a LEGALIZE AMERICA sticker. The post Let’s Legalize America! appeared first on NORML.New Mexico: Supreme Court Rules Against Imposition of Certain Excise Taxes on Medical Cannabis Products
Mar 8, 2022, 12:27 pm By NORML"It is encouraging to see the Court take the position that medical cannabis ought to be tax exempt in a manner like other medications. Patients, many of whom may be on disability or a fixed income, should not been seen by lawmakers as a source of tax…State Policy Weekly Update 3/4/2022
Mar 4, 2022, 2:34 pm By Jax James, NORML State Policy ManagerThis week’s update highlights the latest drama and intrigue in South Dakota, and also includes updates on several other bills advancing across the country – some of which await their Governor’s signature. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/4/2022…White House: Investing in Cannabis Stocks Could Jeopardize Federal Security Clearance Status
Mar 3, 2022, 1:24 pm By NORML"The White House's outdated, exclusionary policy is inconsistent with the rapidly changing legal landscape around cannabis in the U.S. and globally, and unnecessarily limits access to capital that small cannabis businesses desperately need." The post White…
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Jun 3, 2025, 12:05 pm By NORML - Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program
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