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House Leadership Announces Vote On MORE Act To End Marijuana Prohibition Will Take Place Next Week
House Leadership today posted notice for Congressional consideration of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3884, which ends the federal prohibition of cannabis. The MORE Act is scheduled for a floor vote next week. The post House Leadership Announces Vote On MORE Act To End Marijuana Prohibition Will Take Place Next Week appeared first on NORML.
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At NORML we’re thankful for legal marijuana – and you!
At NORML, as we gather around the table today, we’re thankful for legalizing marijuana in four more states, but most importantly, we’re thankful for you: our supporters. The post At NORML we’re thankful for legal marijuana – and you! appeared first on NORML.
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New Jersey: Attorney General Issues Directive Halting Low-Level Marijuana Prosecutions
“Fairness demands that we suspend prosecution of marijuana possession-related cases while we await direction from the Legislature on the parameters for decriminalization of marijuana and legalization of regulated adult-use cannabis." The post New Jersey: Attorney General Issues Directive Halting Low-Level Marijuana Prosecutions appeared first on NORML.
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North Dakota: Gov. Burgum Issues Additional Pardons for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses
State officials approved procedures in 2019 permitting those with low-level marijuana possession convictions to seek unconditional pardons. The post North Dakota: Gov. Burgum Issues Additional Pardons for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses appeared first on NORML.
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Which States Are Poised to Advance Marijuana Legalization Reforms in 2021?
Of the 15 states that have now enacted adult-use legalization, 13 have done so by voter initiative. Many states, however, do not offer a citizens' initiative option -- meaning that the only way to enact substantive marijuana reform is through the legislative process. The post Which States Are Poised to Advance Marijuana Legalization Reforms in 2021? appeared first on NORML.
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Opponents File Lawsuits in Multiple States Seeking to Overturn Legalization Initiative Results
"Whether or not one supports marijuana legalization, Americans should be outraged at these overtly undemocratic tactics." The post Opponents File Lawsuits in Multiple States Seeking to Overturn Legalization Initiative Results appeared first on NORML.
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Federal Report: Marijuana Treatment Admissions Among Youth Decline Sharply in Legalization States
"Adolescent treatment admissions for marijuana declined in most of states. The mean annual admissions rate for all states declined over the study period by nearly half." The post Federal Report: Marijuana Treatment Admissions Among Youth Decline Sharply in Legalization States appeared first on NORML.
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North Carolina: Governor’s Task Force Recommends Liberalizing State’s Marijuana Penalties
"it is time for North Carolina to start having real conversations about a safe, measured, public health approach to potentially legalizing marijuana." The post North Carolina: Governor’s Task Force Recommends Liberalizing State’s Marijuana Penalties appeared first on NORML.
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Virginia: Governor Says “The Time Has Come to Legalize Marijuana”
“Governor Northam has always been thoughtful in his approach to cannabis policy. We look forward to continuing our work with the administration and the legislature to 'get this right." The post Virginia: Governor Says “The Time Has Come to Legalize Marijuana” appeared first on NORML.
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New Jersey: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Low-Level Marijuana Arrests
A1897 / S2535 would remove penalties for the possession of up to six ounces of marijuana and the distribution of up to one ounce. The post New Jersey: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Low-Level Marijuana Arrests appeared first on NORML.
