NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The post NORML Op-Ed: Setting Caps on THC Potency Is Poor Policy appeared first on NORML. Prohibiting adults from accessing these products from state-licensed retailers will not eliminate consumers’ demand for them. Rather, it will encourage consumers to seek out higher-THC products in the unregulated market.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2022

"I look forward to working closely with Congress and our allies to continue the efforts to end prohibition, repair the harms it has caused, and enact new policies centered on science, safety, and justice," Fox said.

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Advocacy Policy Safety Cannabis 240

NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In response to the public outrage regarding the suspension of American athlete Sha'Carri Richardson for testing positive for cannabis, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that it will be reevaluating its policies. The post World Anti-Doping Agency To Review Marijuana Policies appeared first on NORML.

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Policy Marijuana Cannabis 215

NORML

JANUARY 6, 2021

The post Likely Senate Power Shift and What It Means for the Prospects of Marijuana Policy Reform, NORML Responds appeared first on NORML. Senator Schumer's ascension to Majority Leader will mark the first time in US history that the upper chamber is led by a Senator who is openly calling for cannabis legalization.

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Policy History Marijuana Legalization 246

NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The post NORML Report Highlights Citywide Policies Depenalizing Marijuana Law Enforcement appeared first on NORML.

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Policy Law Decriminalization Marijuana 215

NORML

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The post Alaska: Anchorage Assembly Votes to Reform Marijuana Testing Policies for Most Municipal Workers appeared first on NORML. "Those who consume alcohol legally and responsibly while away from their jobs do not suffer sanctions from their employers unless their work performance is adversely impacted.

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Policy Marijuana Legalization Safety 238

NORML

JULY 22, 2024

The post I’m Interning With NORML To Help Undo Harmful Policies appeared first on NORML. Summer ’24 Intern Zach Kaplan shares his reasons for joining the NORML Internship program.

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Policy Programs 192

NORML

MAY 10, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/10/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: FL, ME, MD, MO, MV, NH, OH, PA, VT, and WA.

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Policy Access Cultivation Legalization 194

NORML

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The post Longtime Texas NORML Director Hired to Oversee State Policy Reform Efforts appeared first on NORML. “I am excited to join the staff at NORML where I can use the passion, lessons, and skills I have learned in Texas to empower states and to coordinate reforms with NORML’s numerous chapters across the nation," James said.

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Policy Law Marijuana 209

NORML

MARCH 22, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AZ, DE, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, NH, NY, TX, VT, WA, and WV.

Policy 194

Policy Access Cultivation Legalization 194

NORML

JUNE 28, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA.

Policy 183

Policy Legislation Access Edibles 183

NORML

JULY 6, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/6/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, FL, OH, & OR.

Policy 183

Policy Legislation Access Business 183

NORML

MARCH 29, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/29/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: CA, DE, LA, MD, MA, MT, NH, NC, ND, OK, SD, & WA.

Policy 191

Policy THC Legalization 191

NORML

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/7/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: DE, GA, HI, IA, MD, MN, MO, NB, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, SD, TN, WA, and WV.

Policy 189

Policy Decriminalization Legalization Marijuana 189

NORML

MARCH 17, 2023

The post NORML Op-Ed: Antiquated Marijuana Policies Are Exacerbating Supply Chain Issues appeared first on NORML. Since 2020, more than 100,000 truck drivers have tested positive for past cannabis exposure. Of this total, only about 25 percent sought to return to work — resulting in mass driver shortages.

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Supply Chain Policy Marijuana Cannabis 212

NORML

MARCH 8, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/8/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AK, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, ME, MD, NH, NM, NY, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.

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Policy Access Decriminalization 187

NORML

APRIL 12, 2023

Highlights include: AR, CA, CO, ME, MD, MO, NH, PA, SC, and TX The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Policy 185

Policy Access Consumption Banking 185

NORML

APRIL 19, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/19/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: AK, AR, CA, CO, DE, IL, LA, ME, MA, MN, NH, NY, NV, NC, OK, VT, & WA.

Policy 184

Policy Legalization Marijuana Cannabis 184

NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

. “In this era of tremendous uncertainty, it is crucial that policymakers use every tool in their toolkit to promote public health and safety.

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Policy Advocacy Safety Patients 291

NORML

MAY 17, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/17/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include CA, LA, MD, MN, NH, & VT.

Policy 172

Policy Access Cultivation Legalization 172

NORML

JUNE 14, 2023

Highlights include: CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, NV, NY, OH, PA, & VT The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Policy 173

Policy Access 173

NORML

MAY 3, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/3/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AK, CA, CO, LA, ME, MN, MO, NV, NY, TX, and VT.

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Policy Decriminalization Legalization Marijuana 180

NORML

JULY 12, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/12/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's updates include developments in: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NY, & PA.

Policy 170

Policy Access Legalization 170

NORML

JUNE 7, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/7/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: CA, LA, NV, NY, OH, & PA.

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Policy Access 168

NORML

APRIL 5, 2023

Highlights in: AK, ID, IL The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/5/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Policy 175

Policy Access THC Marijuana 175

NORML

MAY 24, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/24/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include LA, ME, MD, MN, MT, NV, NH, NY, OH, PA, and RI.

Policy 167

Policy Cultivation Consumption Patients 167

NORML

JUNE 21, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/21/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include LA, ME, NV, NJ, PA, & VT.

Policy 167

Policy Access Cultivation Events 167

NORML

JANUARY 27, 2023

"Assisting and working toward legalization nationally will allow me not only to learn about the failed federal experiment with cannabis, but also inform me on ways to better educate constituents on how they can take action to change these policies in their own communities."

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Policy Education Legalization Advocacy 193

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/22/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: CA, CO, GA, HI, IL, MD, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, and WA.

Policy 175

Policy Decriminalization Legalization Marijuana 175

NORML

JANUARY 10, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update (1/10/23) appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washington.

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Policy Legislation Law Marijuana 176

NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Policy 171

Policy Cultivation Consumption THC 171

NORML

JANUARY 24, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 1/24/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

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Policy Legislation Law Marijuana 174

NORML

MARCH 1, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/1/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: GA, IL, ME, MD, MN, MT, NY, ND, SC,SD, TN, TX and WA.

Policy 170

Policy Decriminalization THC Legalization 170

NORML

MAY 31, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/31/2023 appeared first on NORML. Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, LA, MD, ME, MN, NC, & TX.

Policy 162

Policy Legislation Marijuana Access 162

NORML

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 1/17/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Alaska, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota. .

Policy 173

Policy Legislation Law Marijuana 173

NORML

MARCH 15, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AL, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MO, NH, NV, NM, ND & TX.

Policy 164

Policy Access Cultivation Decriminalization 164

NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

"The ongoing criminalization of marijuana is a terribly destructive policy that adversely impacts thousands of North Dakotans annually. Minor marijuana possession offenders should not be saddled with an arrest, a criminal record, and with the lifelong penalties and stigma associated with it."

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Marijuana Policy Decriminalization Legislation 176