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DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Spike, Arrests Fall in 2019

NORML

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners made fewer marijuana-related arrests in 2019, but seized a far greater number of plants than they did the year before, according to annual data compiled by US Drug Enforcement Administration. ” DEA data for 2019 is online here. million in 2018. million in 2018.

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Grassroots Activism and Marijuana Policy: A Winning Combination

NORML

Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., Lastly, register for NORML’s 2019 Conference and Lobby Day ! Marijuana policy should be evidence based. First, you’ll need to become a member of NORML. adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Get your tickets today! Click here to find out how !

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Announcing the 2019 NORML Conference & Lobby Day

NORML

With over 65% percent of the American public in support of marijuana legalization, and three-quarters of voters supporting states’ rights to enact their own marijuana policies, the time to act is now. Sunday, September 8: NORML Leadership Summit. Earn your NORML Leadership Certification! Monday, September 9: NORML Conference.

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Texas Marijuana Policy Lobby Day

NORML

On Thursday, hundreds of Texans joined us at the Texas State Capitol to discuss marijuana policy with legislators! Participants then crafted a message to place on their postcards which they delivered to offices along with policy overviews and then requested their Senator and Representative co-sponsor important legislation.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. The second bill, HR 1647 , known as the Veterans Equal Access Act of 2019, would allow V.A. We must reform our federal cannabis policy.” Presently, V.A.

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NORML 2019 Membership Survey

NORML

Next year promises to be a pivotal year for cannabis policy reform. In addition to the 2020 Presidential election in November, voters will also be deciding that same day on several state-level marijuana policy initiatives. With this in mind, we are seeking guidance regarding how we can more effectively serve our membership.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – July 2019

NORML

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. For more than 45 years NORML chapters have been the driving force behind policy decisions on the local and state level. Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. ” Read more from NORML.org ! .” ” Read more from M Live !