The rights of responsible cannabis consumers continue to come under fire across the US.
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This week, Virginia's governor, Republican Glenn Youngkin, vetoed a medical cannabis access bill. And, as advocates in Florida are collecting signatures for a legalization measure, their governor, Republican Ron DeSantis, signed legislation making it more difficult to qualify ballot initiatives.
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Last month, a Texas appeals court ordered police in the cities of Austin and San Marcos to once again begin issuing citations and arrests to minor marijuana offenders — effectively reversing policies that had been approved by more than 80 percent of voters. In Nebraska, lawmakers recently advanced legislation significantly undermining the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis laws by banning smoking and restricting doctors’ abilities to issue authorizations when they see fit. And in New Hampshire, Senators have rejected a succession of House-backed marijuana reforms, including legalization, despite their overwhelming popularity among voters.
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But now is not the time to become despondent or complacent. The more our political opponents push back, the harder we fight.
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Every day, we work to advance our cause. We lobby lawmakers. We speak to the media. We meet with elected officials and their staff. Most importantly, we stand up for you — the responsible cannabis consumer.
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By giving to NORML, you provide us with the tools to empower the cannabis community. In today’s political environment, that’s more important than ever.
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