NORML

AUGUST 12, 2024

North Dakota voters will decide on Election Day whether to approve a citizens' initiated ballot measure legalizing the use, home cultivation, and retail sale of cannabis. The post North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 18, 2024

Legalization is a success, and the end of cannabis prohibition can’t come soon enough. The post NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success appeared first on NORML. After a century of failed policies and “canna-bigotry,” the verdict is in.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2024

Those wedded to the status quo of cannabis criminalization have long warned that legalizing the marijuana market will result in increased adolescent use. But 10 years following the first states’ decisions to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis sales, data conclusively shows that this fear was unfounded.

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NORML

MAY 6, 2024

“When it comes to retail cannabis, the prevailing attitude is ‘Buy American.’” The post Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Criminalizing cannabis is a failed Florida policy. The post NORML Op-Ed: Cast the Fear-Mongering Aside — The Sky Won’t Fall if Florida Legalizes Marijuana appeared first on NORML. Let’s end it.

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NORML

MAY 10, 2024

"Most Americans have tried cannabis and few regret having done so. This is reflected in the public’s consistent support for legalizing and regulating cannabis.” The post Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2024

"These surveys' findings offer support for the notion that, in some instances, cannabis can act as an intervention for certain persons seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption.” The post Surveys: Many Consumers Report Drinking Less Alcohol Following Changes to Marijuana’s Legal Status appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2024

“Together, results found no net increases in cannabis or, through spillover effects, alcohol or tobacco use among adolescents in response to the rapid rise of RCL [recreational cannabis legalization] and RCR [recreational cannabis retail sales].

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NORML

MARCH 2, 2023

We deserve regulated cannabis. The post Op-Ed: Cannabis Legalization Is Overdue in Delaware appeared first on NORML. Delaware deserves to go green in 2023.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 15, 2024

Recently, a study shed light on its unexpected impact Legal Recreational Cannabis is Boosting College Enrollment. An increase in college enrollment in states where cannabis is legal. Legalizing recreational cannabis has sparked much debate across the United States. Enrollment Rates.

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NORML

JANUARY 30, 2023

The post Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales appeared first on NORML. If public safety is an actual priority for either chamber, then they will approve legislation to begin sales at licensed dispensaries as soon as possible.”.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

"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 Multiple Polls appeared first on NORML.

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Project CBD

JUNE 29, 2021

Morocco, long the world’s largest illicit producer of cannabis, is finally getting a legalized commercial cannabis industry, thanks to a law introduced by the otherwise conservative government. The new law is designed to daylight traditional small cannabis growers in the marginalized Rif Mountains.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2023

Further, it is a reflection of lawmakers evolving on this issue and being responsive to the will of the electorate, which overwhelmingly favor ending the failed policy of cannabis criminalization in The First State.” The post Delaware: Lawmakers Advance Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bills to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2023

"Today, with the hard work of the members of the 34th Legislature and prior Legislatures and the efforts of my team, we are finally here and finally signing into law the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act." The post Virgin Islands: Governor Signs Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 12, 2024

New insights suggest that cannabis legalization lowers crime rates from FBI data. Legalizing marijuana may have unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing crime rates. The debate over cannabis legalization continues.

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NORML

MAY 30, 2023

Adults may legally possess cannabis on August 1, 2023. The post Minnesota Becomes the 23rd Legal Marijuana State appeared first on NORML. State officials at that time will begin the process of reviewing and expunging tens of thousands of marijuana convictions.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

When it comes to cannabis in Japan, the country is known for maintaining strict prohibition and regulation of cannabis-derived products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? The changes outlined by the bill are poised to go into effect by the end of next year.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Cannabis freedom saves consumers money, researchers find. The post Legalization drives down cannabis prices, analysis finds appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Ireland is the latest European country to take a step closer to cannabis legalization. Introduced by a People Before Profit Party member, the bill would legalize cannabis possession for adults over 18. However, the bill doesn’t include cannabis sales or cultivation. The post Cannabis Legalization in Ireland?

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Medical Marijuana Pages

OCTOBER 3, 2024

California Legalizes Cannabis Cafes For Cannabis Consumption. In a groundbreaking move, California recently legalized cannabis cafes, allowing on-site consumption of marijuana. This decision opens the door to a new wave of social cannabis experiences. These cafes will function. Read More

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Veriheal

APRIL 29, 2024

The state of Louisiana is making historic strides in cannabis with the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee’s recent unanimous passing of House Bill 707 , which will help the state establish a regulatory framework for eventual adult-use marijuana legalization. It is for the adult use of cannabis. How do we tax it?

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 21, 2024

In a historic move, the North Carolina Senate passes bill to legalize medical cannabis. Marking a significant step towards expanding healthcare options for patients with debilitating conditions. The bill, known as the NC Compassionate Care Act, received overwhelming support in the Senate with a 35-10 vote. Indicating a notable shift.

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PrestoDoctor

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On Tuesday, Nebraska voters made history by overwhelmingly supporting the legalization of medical marijuana. With over 70% voting in favor, the state’s residents have shown strong support for establishing safe and legal access to medical cannabis for qualified patients.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ohio voted on November 7 to legalize adult-use cannabis, but state lawmakers can tweak or even appeal the measure. The post Ohio just voted to legalize cannabis. Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A new study finds mental health admissions went down after legalization. The post Did cannabis legalization improve a state’s mental health? appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Legalization Drop Cannabis Prices. A new study suggests that cannabis prices in the U.S. If the plant is legalized at the federal level. could see a significant decline. Currently, prices vary widely across states due to local regulations and taxes, which can drive costs up. However, researchers believe. Read More

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. Idaho Idaho is one of the staunchest anti-cannabis states. Like Idaho, CBD with less than.3%

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Medical Marijuana Pages

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Chronic Pain Management. In recent years, cannabis legalization has become a significant talking point across the globe. More countries and states are embracing the medicinal potential of cannabis, particularly for treating chronic pain.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 27, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation finally announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for May 2024. May total items sold, in-state sales, and overall sales totals reached the third-most monthly totals since legalization in Illinois. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 10, 2023

drugs control board says legal cannabis has health risks. They’re warning of “negative health effects and psychotic disorders” with legalization. They also worry that legalization violates the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. The United Nations (U.N.) would have an updated view.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

AUGUST 10, 2024

Florida Marijuana Legalization Captures National Spotlight. Florida’s marijuana legalization campaign is attracting widespread attention as it becomes a focal point of national interest. The Sunshine State, with its large and diverse population, is poised to be a significant battleground for cannabis reform.

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 18, 2022

Brazil’s Superior Court has effectively legalized medical cannabis for home-grown use. What Happened The five-judge panel unanimously agreed that Brazil’s patients should have access to home-grown medical cannabis. The decision is likely to set a precedent for similar cases. The three patients on trial […].

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2024

One of the most commonly cited arguments against legalizing cannabis is that it could lead to an uptick in marijuana use among children. A federally funded study on the effects of adult-use legalization looked at data on middle schoolers in New Mexico and Nevada between 2017 and 2019. percent in 2017 to 13.3 percent in 2019.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for March 2024. March totals reached $148,872,065.12, the 2 nd highest monthly total since legalization. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. February: $135,571,931.44 March: $148,872,065.12

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A new bill legalizing medicinal cannabis in Ukraine has been signed one month after it advanced to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desk. For now, cancer and PTSD are the only official diagnoses in the country approved for medical cannabis use. Cannabis will be imported to the country sometime before dispensing starts.

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Leafly

JUNE 14, 2024

What’s legal, where to buy it, what to smoke, and how. The post Ohio legal cannabis buyer’s guide to 2024 appeared first on Leafly.

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