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NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

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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Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Authors reported a “large increase in hotel rooms rented in Colorado” immediately following legalization.

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NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health

NORML

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Those populations most vulnerable to cannabis-related adverse health events stand to benefit from a regulatory environment that promotes consumer education, product quality control and responsible use. The post NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health appeared first on NORML.

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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity

NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2024

“The results of this study indicate that legal medical cannabis promotes greater physical activity in those experiencing chronic medical conditions and legal recreational cannabis promotes (even more so) greater physical activity in those not experiencing chronic medical conditions.”

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

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Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal

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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Poll: More Than Two in Three US Latinos Back Legalizing Marijuana

NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

More than two in three US Hispanic adults support legalizing marijuana, according to nationwide polling data compiled by the digital media firm H Code. Sixty-eight percent of those polled said that they are favor of legalizing marijuana in the United States.

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Jobs in the state-licensed cannabis industry rose 15 percent during the past 12 months, and the industry now employs over 243,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Leafly.com. According to its 2020 report , the regulated cannabis industry added 33,700 new jobs over the past year. ’

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North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

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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Ohio: Ballot Initiative Legalizing Marijuana for Adults Favored in Multiple Polls

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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Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana

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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Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Not Correlated with Increased Traffic Fatalities

NORML

OCTOBER 26, 2023

“There are legitimate concerns around the marijuana legalization debate. However, based on our research and the research of others, the effect that legal marijuana could have on traffic safety should not be one of those concerns.”

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NORML Op-Ed: A Decade Into States Legalizing Marijuana, Underage Use Has Plummeted

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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JAMA Pediatrics: Legalization Laws Linked with Fewer Teens Using Marijuana, Other Intoxicants

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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BREAKING: New York Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization

NORML

MARCH 30, 2021

Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (MRTA) legalizes and regulates the adult-use, commercial marijuana market in New York State, while also permitting those over the age of 21 to cultivate personal-use quantities of cannabis in their own homes.

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Minnesota Becomes the 23rd Legal Marijuana State

NORML

MAY 30, 2023

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

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NORML Op-Ed: Cast the Fear-Mongering Aside — The Sky Won’t Fall if Florida Legalizes Marijuana

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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Legal Marijuana Sales Spiked Dramatically in 2020

NORML

JANUARY 14, 2021

billion in cannabis products from legal retailers in 2020 – up from $10.7 The post Legal Marijuana Sales Spiked Dramatically in 2020 appeared first on NORML. "Customers purchased an estimated $17.9 billion in 2019.".

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Ohio: Latest Poll Finds Strong Support Among Voters for Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure

NORML

OCTOBER 18, 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: Latest Poll Finds Strong Support Among Voters for Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure appeared first on NORML.

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South Dakotans Green-Light Marijuana Legalization and Medical Access

NORML

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

South Dakotans have delivered a crippling blow to those who favored the status quo of marijuana prohibition in the Mount Rushmore State by simultaneously passing a pair of ballot initiatives. The post South Dakotans Green-Light Marijuana Legalization and Medical Access appeared first on NORML.

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Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults

NORML

JUNE 22, 2021

“This legislation recognizes that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should not be a crime, and that those who carry the stigma of a criminal record for their past use of cannabis should receive relief.". The post Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Police Make Fewer Traffic Stops Following Marijuana Legalization, But People of Color Still Disproportionately Targeted

NORML

MAY 7, 2020

Police are less likely to conduct searches for illicit contraband during a traffic stop following the enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization, according to data published in the journal Nature: Human Behavior.

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Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation

NORML

APRIL 21, 2021

“Today, together, we celebrate an extraordinary victory for cannabis justice in the Commonwealth.”. The post Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week

NORML

JUNE 23, 2023

Beginning on July 1, those age 21 or older may legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates. The post Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 321,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

"In the United States there are more legal cannabis workers than electrical engineers. There are more legal cannabis workers than EMTs and paramedics. There are more than twice as many legal cannabis workers as dentists.".

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NORML Deputy Director Testifies on Marijuana Legalization Before House Subcommittee

NORML

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing entitled “Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level.”.

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New Mexico: Lawmakers Fail to Approve Marijuana Legalization Before Key Legislative Deadline

NORML

MARCH 20, 2021

“Lawmakers, for the moment, have once again failed to deliver common sense marijuana policy reform for the people of New Mexico, an overwhelming majority of whom support legalizing cannabis for adults.”.

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New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Narrowly Defeat Bill Legalizing Marijuana Possession, Sales

NORML

JUNE 13, 2024

"For the foreseeable future, New Hampshire will remain an island of cannabis prohibition." The post New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Narrowly Defeat Bill Legalizing Marijuana Possession, Sales appeared first on NORML.

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Virginia: Governor Says “The Time Has Come to Legalize Marijuana”

NORML

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

“Governor Northam has always been thoughtful in his approach to cannabis policy. The post Virginia: Governor Says “The Time Has Come to Legalize Marijuana” appeared first on NORML. We look forward to continuing our work with the administration and the legislature to 'get this right.".

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New Jersey: Legislative Leaders Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Plan

NORML

DECEMBER 7, 2020

"This legislation will accomplish our shared goals of delivering restorative justice and ensuring that the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs see the economic benefits of the adult-use cannabis market.". The post New Jersey: Legislative Leaders Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Plan appeared first on NORML.

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Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Measures in Historic Votes

NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

“Virginians have been clear in their support for this issue and Governor Northam agrees, it is time to legalize the responsible use of cannabis by adults in the Commonwealth.". The post Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Measures in Historic Votes appeared first on NORML.

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Delaware to Become the 22nd State to Legalize Adult Use Marijuana

NORML

APRIL 21, 2023

“After years of advocacy, collaboration, and grassroots organizing, we are thrilled to see cannabis legalization become a reality in our state. The post Delaware to Become the 22nd State to Legalize Adult Use Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment to Protect Legal State Marijuana Programs

NORML

JUNE 28, 2022

The House Committee on Appropriations voted today to approve an amendment that would prevent the Department of Justice from interfering with legal adult-use marijuana programs as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2023.

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Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

NORML

MARCH 1, 2024

"Today, for the first time since the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition, more US citizens reside in jurisdictions where cannabis is state-legal than live somewhere where it is not." The post Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County appeared first on NORML.

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The cannabis industry created an average of 280 new jobs per day in 2021. The post Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers appeared first on NORML. That represents a 33 percent year-over-year increase, and it marks the fifth year in a row of annual jobs growth greater than 27 percent.

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Maryland: Most Residents Want to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

NORML

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Goucher polling dating back to 2015 has consistently reported that the majority of Marylanders endorse cannabis legalization. The post Maryland: Most Residents Want to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use appeared first on NORML.

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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don’t Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts

NORML

JULY 23, 2021

Researchers concluded, "We see no evidence that liberalized cannabis policies are directly associated with increased smoking behaviors among young adults.". The post Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don’t Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts appeared first on NORML.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. We must reform our federal cannabis policy.” Presently, V.A.

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Study: Far Fewer Incidences of Vaping Illness Reported in States with Legal Cannabis Markets

NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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Poll: 61 Percent of US Adults Say Marijuana Legalization Is a “Good Idea”

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Of all the policy issues discussed by pollsters, respondents’ support was strongest for legalizing cannabis. The post Poll: 61 Percent of US Adults Say Marijuana Legalization Is a “Good Idea” appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Adult-Use Legalization Associated with Decline in Youth Treatment Admissions

NORML

MAY 20, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation and Teen Use Rates.”

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Poll: Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Expunging Past Convictions, and Allowing Banks to Work with Cannabis Businesses

NORML

APRIL 8, 2022

"Each of the major pieces of marijuana policy reform legislation currently pending before Congress enjoy majority support from the American people. The post Poll: Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Expunging Past Convictions, and Allowing Banks to Work with Cannabis Businesses appeared first on NORML.

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Minnesota: Governor Signs Legislation into Law to Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower

NORML

MAY 26, 2021

The post Minnesota: Governor Signs Legislation into Law to Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower appeared first on NORML. The new law will take effect once regulations are established, in which regulators have until March 1, 2022.

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NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

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NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health

Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity

Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal

Poll: More Than Two in Three US Latinos Back Legalizing Marijuana

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

Ohio: Ballot Initiative Legalizing Marijuana for Adults Favored in Multiple Polls

Report: Seizure Data Suggests State-Legal Cannabis Market Has Significantly Curbed Demand for Mexican-Grown Marijuana

Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Not Correlated with Increased Traffic Fatalities

NORML Op-Ed: A Decade Into States Legalizing Marijuana, Underage Use Has Plummeted

JAMA Pediatrics: Legalization Laws Linked with Fewer Teens Using Marijuana, Other Intoxicants

BREAKING: New York Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization

Minnesota Becomes the 23rd Legal Marijuana State

NORML Op-Ed: Cast the Fear-Mongering Aside — The Sky Won’t Fall if Florida Legalizes Marijuana

Legal Marijuana Sales Spiked Dramatically in 2020

Ohio: Latest Poll Finds Strong Support Among Voters for Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure

South Dakotans Green-Light Marijuana Legalization and Medical Access

Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults

Study: Police Make Fewer Traffic Stops Following Marijuana Legalization, But People of Color Still Disproportionately Targeted

Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation

Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 321,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML Deputy Director Testifies on Marijuana Legalization Before House Subcommittee

New Mexico: Lawmakers Fail to Approve Marijuana Legalization Before Key Legislative Deadline

New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Narrowly Defeat Bill Legalizing Marijuana Possession, Sales

Virginia: Governor Says “The Time Has Come to Legalize Marijuana”

New Jersey: Legislative Leaders Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Plan

Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Measures in Historic Votes

Delaware to Become the 22nd State to Legalize Adult Use Marijuana

House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment to Protect Legal State Marijuana Programs

Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers

Maryland: Most Residents Want to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don’t Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts

House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

Study: Far Fewer Incidences of Vaping Illness Reported in States with Legal Cannabis Markets

Poll: 61 Percent of US Adults Say Marijuana Legalization Is a “Good Idea”

Study: Adult-Use Legalization Associated with Decline in Youth Treatment Admissions

Poll: Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Expunging Past Convictions, and Allowing Banks to Work with Cannabis Businesses

Minnesota: Governor Signs Legislation into Law to Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower

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