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

NORML

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health appeared first on NORML. 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.

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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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Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High

NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High appeared first on NORML. To be blunt, this change in public opinion is remarkable.

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

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

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. In this discussion, Jonathan will cover: The difference in business opportunities in the medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, and hemp industries. cannabis marketplace.

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. What is the current legal status of cannabis in Texas, and what potential changes are on the horizon? Marijuana is, however, permissible for some medical uses in Texas.

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Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal”

NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

"As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically. That's because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition."

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Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative

NORML

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If passed, Ohio will be the 24th state to legalize the adult-use marijuana market, and the 14th do so by a public vote. The post Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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

NORML

MAY 10, 2024

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. "Most Americans have tried cannabis and few regret having done so.

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Poll: Respondents in Adult-Use Marijuana States Say Legalization Has Been Successful

NORML

MAY 13, 2020

Most adults living in states where marijuana use is legal view the policy change as successful, according to state-specific polling data compiled by YouGov.com. “In the minds of most Americans, adult-use marijuana regulations are operating as voters intended and in a manner that is consistent with their expectations.”

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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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Rick Steves: It’s Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida

NORML

OCTOBER 28, 2024

And when it comes to my civil liberty to enjoy marijuana as a responsible adult, there’s no good reason for our government to stop me. The post Rick Steves: It’s Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida appeared first on NORML. For me, "high" is a place. and sometimes I want to go there.

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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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Poll: Registered Voters’ Support Legalizing Marijuana By a Margin of More Than Two-To-One

NORML

MAY 17, 2024

“As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically. That’s because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition.”

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Idaho: Lawmakers Advance Resolution Eliminating Voters’ Ability to Legalize Marijuana by Ballot Initiative

NORML

MARCH 6, 2025

The post Idaho: Lawmakers Advance Resolution Eliminating Voters Ability to Legalize Marijuana by Ballot Initiative appeared first on NORML. "State lawmakers are well aware that their 'reefer madness' views are out of step with most Idahoans. That is why they are seeking to remove voters from the equation."

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

NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

“The refusal [of the federal government] to acknowledge the existence of legal cannabis jobs is a powerful act of shaming and stigmatization,” the report concludes. … If cannabis industry jobs were tallied like other jobs, … legal cannabis would be acknowledged as the fastest growing industry in America.”

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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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FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023

NORML

OCTOBER 21, 2024

“Marijuana-related prosecutions remain the primary driver of drug war enforcement in those states where marijuana-related activities remain criminalized. The post FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023 appeared first on NORML.

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JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use

NORML

APRIL 26, 2024

Consistent with prior analyses, researchers determined, “There was no evidence that RML [recreational marijuana laws] were associated with encouraging youth marijuana use." The post JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use appeared first on NORML.

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

NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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

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

NORML

MAY 6, 2024

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

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Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move to Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law

NORML

JANUARY 30, 2025

The post Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move to Roll Back States Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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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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Welcome the Three New Legal Marijuana States

NORML

JUNE 28, 2021

This week marks another critical mile-marker on the road to ending marijuana prohibition in the… The post Welcome the Three New Legal Marijuana States appeared first on NORML.

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A Bright Future for Marijuana Legalization

NORML

MARCH 7, 2023

Together, we WILL legalize marijuana nationwide The post A Bright Future for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML. With you standing shoulder to shoulder with us, we will continue to take our fight to city councils, state legislatures, and to Congress. Together, we are unstoppable.

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New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

According to statewide polling compiled last year, 72 percent of residents support the “legalization of marijuana for recreational use." The post New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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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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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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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values

NORML

JULY 13, 2021

The analysis reported, "Between April 2017 and April 2021, property values rose $17,113 more in states where recreational marijuana is legal, compared to states where marijuana is illegal or limited to medicinal use.". The post Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values appeared first on NORML.

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Minnesota Poised to Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State

NORML

APRIL 28, 2023

In fact, the impetus for the formation of Minnesota NORML was based upon a police raid and resulting marijuana arrest. The post Minnesota Poised to Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State appeared first on NORML. These sort of destructive actions are now poised to come to an end in Minnesota.”

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

NORML

JUNE 13, 2024

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

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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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Maryland Becomes 20th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Maryland is the 20th state to legalize marijuana for adult use, and it is the second to do so via the passage of a popular referendum. The post Maryland Becomes 20th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use appeared first on NORML.

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Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation

NORML

APRIL 21, 2021

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

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Rhode Island: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

NORML

JUNE 22, 2021

“Rhode Island is an island of prohibition in a sea of legalization.”. The post Rhode Island: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill appeared first on NORML.

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Missouri Becomes 21st State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

"This means that the great majority of the 20,000 people who have been arrested year after year in Missouri will no longer be subject to criminal prosecution for victimless marijuana law violations.". The post Missouri Becomes 21st State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use 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 The post Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect Next Week appeared first on NORML. ounces of cannabis flower and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates.

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Virginia: Election Outcomes Likely to Influence Marijuana Legalization Launch

NORML

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The post Virginia: Election Outcomes Likely to Influence Marijuana Legalization Launch appeared first on NORML. Now, it appears that chance may have gone up in smoke, and instead a potential delay looms on the horizon.".

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Number of Federal Offenders Charged with Marijuana Trafficking Hits Record Low

NORML

MARCH 25, 2025

"Although Congress has failed to amend federal cannabis laws to explicitly recognize state-legal cannabis markets, the attitudes and priorities of federal law enforcement agents and prosecutors have clearly shifted in a manner that reflects their reality.

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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Marijuana Retail, Guts Medical Access Legislation

NORML

MARCH 25, 2025

"Once again, Governor Youngkin has prioritized his personal politics over public safety, opting to keep control of Virginia's marijuana market squarely in the hands of unregulated operators." The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Marijuana Retail, Guts Medical Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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

Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity

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Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High

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

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

Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal”

Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative

Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

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

Poll: Respondents in Adult-Use Marijuana States Say Legalization Has Been Successful

North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

Rick Steves: It’s Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida

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

Poll: Registered Voters’ Support Legalizing Marijuana By a Margin of More Than Two-To-One

Idaho: Lawmakers Advance Resolution Eliminating Voters’ Ability to Legalize Marijuana by Ballot Initiative

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

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

FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023

JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use

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

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

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

Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move to Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law

Minnesota Becomes the 23rd Legal Marijuana State

Welcome the Three New Legal Marijuana States

A Bright Future for Marijuana Legalization

New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation

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

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

Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values

Minnesota Poised to Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State

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

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

Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults

Maryland Becomes 20th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation

Rhode Island: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

Missouri Becomes 21st State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

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

Virginia: Election Outcomes Likely to Influence Marijuana Legalization Launch

Number of Federal Offenders Charged with Marijuana Trafficking Hits Record Low

Virginia: Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Marijuana Retail, Guts Medical Access Legislation

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