DEA Promises Progress on Federal Cultivation Applications, But Provides No Timetable for Action

For the past three years, the DEA has failed to take any steps to follow through on its promise to facilitate clinical cannabis research, and this announcement indicates that this foot-dragging is likely to continue.

Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Fewer Complications in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Researchers reported that cannabis users, on average, had shorter hospital stays compared to non-users and were far less likely to require either a partial or a total colectomy.

Hospitalizations Linked to Use of Unregulated Vapor Cartridges

These incidents linked to the use of unregulated, illicit market vapor cartridges reinforce the need for greater market regulation, standardization, and oversight - principles which NORML has consistently called for in the cannabis space.

New York: Law Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties Takes Effect

Legislation has become law reducing marijuana possession penalties and facilitating the expungement of past cannabis convictions.

Oklahoma: Expanded Protections for Cannabis Patients Take Effect

Oklahoma is the fifteenth state to explicitly protect medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination.

New Jersey: Expungement Measure Receives a Conditional Veto from Governor

Gov. Murphy recommended several changes to the measure, including having criminal records specific to low-level marijuana offenses "immediately sealed" upon disposition.