NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Marijuana policy should be evidence based. As a member you’ll be the driving force behind meaningful marijuana law reform efforts on the local, state and federal levels. Get your tickets today!

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak. Download memo. Read more and download the memo to send it to policymakers in your community and state.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions.

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NORML

MAY 14, 2020

He was passionate in his reform advocacy endeavors, stating that “his main devotion is, and has been, advancing the work of Arizona NORML.” ” NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf said: “Mikel’s passing is a huge loss. Mikel became Arizona NORML’s State Director in 2015. Rest in power, Mikel.”

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NORML

JANUARY 27, 2020

Allowing patients to grow their own cannabis at home could dramatically increase access. For some patients, proximity to a dispensary can often be a challenge as they must drive long distances to access medical cannabis. In almost all cases, these provisions have led to few incidences of abuse or diversion.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In his state-of-the-NFL address the Friday prior to Superbowl LIII, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell remained vague about the NFL’s future policies regarding medical marijuana and drug testing. They look at this constantly, they look at the data, they look at the science and they make those recommendations to us on that basis.”

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This growth has allowed for the creation of new jobs, increased access to cannabis for consumers, and shows the State’s commitment to social equity in its cannabis programs.” These rules bring further clarity and transparency to IDFPR operations by laying out policies and procedures in a clear and concise way.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

In no time at all she found herself front and center in Virginia NORML ’s fight to legalize medical cannabis, testifying before the General Assembly, pleading for legal access not only for herself, but for all Virignians.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Nugg MD’s report suggests there is more to unpack when analyzing healthcare disparities related to MMJ access.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

“Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

A citizen driven campaign spearheaded by Mississippians for Compassionate Care turned in over 200,000 signatures in January to allow patients to access up to 2.5 The initiative is backed by a former federal prosecutor as well as the Marijuana Policy Project, a national advocacy organization. Issue : Medical marijuana.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. Further, numerous studies have identified an association between cannabis access and lower rates of opioid use, abuse , hospitalizations , and mortality. Send a message in support of HR 493 now!

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2019

Kleiman was probably the most influential scholar on cannabis policy. For just a few of his greatest (and most accessible) hits, check out the following: “ We’re Legalizing Weed Wrong ” (Top 10 list for Slate). Kleiman left at a very interesting time for cannabis policy in the United States. Which Drugs Should be Legalized?

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Once again, Nevada NORML has remained hard at work, advocating for both patient access and rights as well as the criminal justice reform that this country desperately requires.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. IN resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

The Office of Vice Chair Nora Vargas, San Diego County Supervisor, District 1, is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor. The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest in politics, policy and advocacy on the local, state, and national level. Assist in the research, drafting, and creation of policies for the Supervisor.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

It seeks to redefine allowed dosage limitations and formulations, and expand patient access and reduce patient cost by adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the list of those authorized to issue written certifications to patients. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Dispel the myths with the NORML Fact Sheets.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

development and hiring programs.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. Safe Access: Patients have the right to access medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries, which are regulated to ensure product safety and quality.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

The MS Society has said that thousands of multiple sclerosis patients are being denied access to the approved drug Sativex, which helps improve spasm symptoms in sufferers. Many are finding that despite the treatment being approved, they are being denied access in their area.”.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Now, seven years later, I’m delighted to see more and more politicians, not just on the West coast, stepping up to address marijuana policy reform and fighting to uphold the civil liberty of adults who enjoy smoking pot responsibly. I support the passage of this language and the liberty for all adults to have this option.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Sixty-six percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” according to national survey data compiled by the Gallup. The percentage is the highest ever reported by Gallup, which has been tracking Americans’ views on the subject of marijuana legalization since 1969.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. 2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Yesterday was the deadline for the comment period on the draft version of the federal cannabis reform bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), and cannabis advocacy groups did not disappoint—with an avalanche of commentary rolling in before the time was up. The summary of NORML’s discussion draft can be read here.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. We heard their viewpoints on cannabis reform and asked them questions in person on how their policies would affect consumers and patients.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

“I would sum up our policy as ‘do the right thing’ Let’s create legal cannabis policy that acknowledges both science and reality,” Bacca says. Background. The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 335, to expand access to medical cannabis in New Hampshire. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical access.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

“Denying responsible adults access to federal employment opportunities for engaging in state legal conduct is counterproductive and it disproportionately impacts the veteran community. These policies should reflect updated changes to the law on marijuana usage and clearly state the impact of marijuana usage on federal employment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences™, parent company of Cannabis Patient Care ™ “We are thrilled to partner with Americans for Safe Access because we share their passion for education and for helping as many patients as we can.”. For more information, please visit: [link].

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? CT resident? Update : S. FL resident?

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NORML

MARCH 4, 2019

HB 1365 (authored by Rep Lucio, III) and SB90 (authored by Sen Menendez) would allow patients with debilitating conditions access to medical cannabis to therapeutically treat the symptoms of their condition. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Ask your legislators to coauthor HB 1365 and SB 90 now! View pictures from the event!

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

A supermajority of Virginians have for many years opposed the continued criminalization of personal possession, and the legislature has finally taken action to turn public opinion into public policy,” said NORML Development Director Jenn Michelle Pedini, who also serves as the executive director of the state affiliate, Virginia NORML.

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