Monday, September 25, 2023

Big crackdown on Marijuana Businesses in Oklahoma

The Oklahoman medical marijuana program has prospered in recent years due to its rather lax system to obtain a medical card. However, it’s still...

Governor Desantis’s Biggest Backers Are Pushing Cannabis Legalization, But He Opposes It?

Tensions are rising in the Sunshine State as Florida’s pro-marijuana initiative, spearheaded by Smart & Safe Florida, inches closer to the ballot. However, there...

Federal: House Committee Advances Legislation Easing Hiring Restrictions for Those with a History of Marijuana Use With Bipartisan Support

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Oversight and Accountability Committee voted 30-14 today in favor of bipartisan legislation, H.R. 5040: The Cannabis Users’...

I’m Interning With NORML to Promote Personal Freedoms

I joined NORML because I believe in personal freedom and bodily autonomy, and because I want to help alleviate the lasting consequences of the...
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It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress

In the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills. The...

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Cocaine Is About To Surpass Oil As Colombia’s Top Export

In a surprising turn of economic fortunes, Colombia’s traditional status as a major oil exporter is under threat, with the cocaine industry rapidly gaining...

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35 Years Ago Today: DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge Ruled That Cannabis Should Be Reclassified Under Federal Law

Today marks the 35-year anniversary of an administrative ruling by the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Chief Administrative Law Judge determining that cannabis possesses accepted medical utility in the United States and, therefore, it ought to be available to...

Analysis: Many ‘Hemp-Derived’ Delta-9 THC Products Sold Over the Counter Contain Synthetically Derived THC

A significant percentage of so-called ‘hemp-derived’ delta-9-THC products sold over the counter contain synthetically derived THC, according to data published in the Journal of...

Facebook To Now Allow Hemp And CBD Advertisements

In a significant move reflecting evolving attitudes towards hemp and CBD products, social media giant Facebook has announced a revision to its advertising policy....

Minnesota is the 23rd state to legalize weed – and it’s going great

On August 1st, Minnesota made us two states shy of having half of the country able to recreationally buy marijuana. You have to be...

NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed from the Controlled Substances Act to Resolve State/Federal Conflicts

Since California legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes in 1996, there has existed a growing chasm between state-level marijuana policies and federal...

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It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress

In the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills. The House Oversight Committee will be...

California: Bills Expanding Marijuana Rights for Patients, Employees Advanced to Governor’s Desk

Lawmakers have advanced two bills to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that seek to expand the rights of cannabis consumers. Senate Bill 302...

Weed Stocks are a rollercoaster but here’s where they stand

Two and a half years ago, weed stocks had a bit of a moment. In February 2021 pretty much every stock shot upwards due...

Are You Ready to Smoke the Vote?

NORML is committed to sustaining and strengthening our democracy by helping our supporters register to vote on National Voter Registration Day this September 19....