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  NORML · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 10:09 PM

☀️ The fight for legalization doesn’t take a summer break

NORML’s work for cannabis consumers never takes a vacation   John, We may be in the dog days of summer, but cannabis policy reform continues to move full speed ahead. In the past few weeks, two more stat…
  NORML News · [email protected]
August 3, 2023 at 9:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 8/3/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 31     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 31   •   August 03, 2023 …
  NORML · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Another State Liberates Cannabis!

Marijuana is now legal in Minnesota.   John, Can you smell it?   Cannabis freedom has come to the Land of 10,000 Lakes!   The possession and home cultivation of marijuana is now legal for Minnesotans.    But that…
  NORML · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 1:35 PM

End workplace discrimination against cannabis consumers

Legal or not, no responsible consumer should lose their job   John, The responsible use of cannabis should never cost you your job.Yet, even in many of the states where the adult use of marijuana is legal, employe…
  NORML News · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/27/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 30     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 30   •   July 27, 2023 Clin…
  NORML News · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/20/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 29     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 29   •   July 20, 2023 Stud…
  NORML · [email protected]
July 19, 2023 at 2:08 PM

There’s no stopping the cannabis revolution

Together, we are legalizing America.   John, We are in the midst of a cannabis revolution. Twenty-three states have legalized the use of cannabis for responsible adults, and nearly 70 percent of Americans now supp…
  NORML News · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 9:35 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/13/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 28     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 28   •   July 13, 2023 Stud…
  NORML · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Tell your Senators to support SAFE Banking NOW

Time is running out to get a SAFE Banking hearing before Congress takes another extended break.   John, Congress is back in session today, and we need to hustle to ensure the Senate makes real progress towards passing the SAFE Ban…
  NORML · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Huge marijuana law changes take effect!

Which state will be next?   John, Thanks to your advocacy, activism, and support, dozens of new marijuana laws took effect around the country this month: In Maryland, adult-use cannabis possession, personal cultivation…
  NORML News · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/6/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 27     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 27   •   July 06, 2023 …
  NORML News · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/29/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 26     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 26   •   June 29, 2023 Surv…
  NORML News · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 9:37 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/22/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 25     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 25   •   June 22, 2023 …
  NORML News · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/15/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 24     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 24   •   June 15, 2023 …
  NORML News · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/8/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 23     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 23   •   June 08, 2023 …
  NORML News · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/1/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 22     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 22   •   June 01, 2023 Anal…
  NORML · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Legalization Victory: Minnesota

Personal possession & cultivation will be legal August 1!   John, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today signed legislation legalizing the use, sale, and home-cultivation of cannabis by adults.   This victory is espec…
  NORML News · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 1:06 PM

NORML Weekend Weed Read 5/27/2023

Here’s what happened this week in weed.     THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Weekend Weed Read  • May 27, 2023 The DEA reports seizing the highest amount of marijuana…
  NORML News · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 9:35 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/25/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 21     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 21   •   May 25, 2023 Study…
  NORML News · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 9:35 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/18/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 20     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 20   •   May 18, 2023 Study…
  NORML News · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/11/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 19     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 19   •   May 11, 2023 Analy…
  NORML · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 10:02 AM

Tell your Senators to support the SAFE Banking Act

On Thursday, the Senate Banking Committee is holding a hearing on the SAFE Banking Act to allow state-legal cannabis businesses to access financial services, protecting consumers and small businesses.   John, This Thursday, the U…
  NORML News · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/4/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 18     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 18   •   May 04, 2023 Analy…
  Rick Steves, NORML · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 8:07 PM

NORML is working to protect the rights of cannabis consumers

Join me in the fight to end marijuana prohibition   John, I don’t like that our country’s war on marijuana is still being waged in 28 states. I don’t like racist drug laws contributing to the mass incarceration pr…
  NORML News · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 9:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/27/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 17     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 17   •   April 27, 2023 Del…
  NORML · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Big News! Delaware becomes the 22nd state to legalize marijuana

Personal possession is now legal in the First State   John, The First State has become the 22nd state to legalize marijuana for adults. Late Friday, Democrat Gov. John Carney announced that he would allow a pair of bills…
  NORML News · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/20/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 16     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 16   •   April 20, 2023 Ana…
  NORML · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 2:43 PM

😎 Keep cool with a NORML koozie

Limited edition available this month only!   John, Keep your drinks cool and show your support for legalization all summer long with this limited edition NORML koozie. We're giving one to everyone who donates $42 …
  Rick Steves, NORML · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Join me in the fight to end marijuana prohibition

I am honored to lead this important fight for freedom.   John, I don’t like that our country’s war on marijuana is still being waged in 29 states. I don’t like racist drug laws contributing to the mass incarcerat…
  NORML News · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/13/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 15     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 15   •   April 13, 2023 Stu…
  NORML News · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/6/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 14     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 14   •   April 06, 2023 Sur…
  NORML · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 1:26 PM

Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Veterans' Access to Medical Cannabis

The Veterans Equal Access Act would allow VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis in states where it is legal.   John, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), along with 15 other co-sponsors, have reintroduced the…
  Morgan Fox, NORML · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Re: Major marijuana victories!

States approve adult-use and medical legalization bills   John, I wanted to be sure you saw these recent state-level cannabis victories. Wins like these are building momentum at the federal level for long overdue reforms. Federal …
  NORML · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Major marijuana victories!

States approve adult-use and medical legalization bills   John, It’s been a huge week for cannabis law reform! This week, marijuana gained major momentum in the Mid-Atlantic when the Delaware and Maryland legislatures ap…
  NORML News · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 9:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/30/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 14     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 14   •   March 30, 2023 Cli…
  NORML News · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/23/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 13     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 13   •   March 23, 2023 Ana…
  NORML News · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/16/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 12     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 12   •   March 16, 2023 Stu…
  NORML News · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 10:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/9/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 11     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 11   •   March 09, 2023 Stu…
  NORML · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Oklahoma Ballot Measure Fails, While Other State-Level Legalization Efforts Continue to Move Forward

Legalization efforts took significant strides this week in Delaware, Hawaii, and Minnesota   John, You can’t win them all, and last night advocates in Oklahoma were dealt a loss. Yesterday’s vote on SQ 820 took place in …
  Erik Altieri, NORML · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 4:05 PM

The fight for cannabis freedom continues.

Together, we are unstoppable.   John, I’m writing to tell you this news directly. I will soon be departing my role as NORML’s Executive Director. It has been an amazing journey we have taken together, but the time now feels appro…
  Morgan Fox, NORML Political Diretor · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Major Victory! Application Opens for Presidential Marijuana Pardon Certificates

Between 6,500 and 20,000 Americans will receive written proof that their federal, marijuana-related convictions have been pardoned   John, Following through on a longstanding campaign promise, the Biden Administration on Friday be…
  NORML News · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 10:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/2/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 9     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 9   •   March 02, 2023 Analy…
  NORML News · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 10:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/23/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 8     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 8   •   February 23, 2023 An…
  NORML · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 10:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/16/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 7     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 7   •   February 16, 2023 An…
  NORML · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 10:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/9/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 6     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 6   •   February 09, 2023 St…
  NORML · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 9:31 PM

We weren't kidding about marijuana in 2023

This is a pivotal moment to end prohibition once and for all. February 08, 2023 John, We weren't kidding when we told you at the end of last year that 2023 will be one of the busiest for marijuana law reform yet. It's only February, but NORML is already tracking over …
  NORML News · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 10:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/2/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 5     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 5   •   February 02, 2023 Ma…
  NORML · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 10:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/26/2023

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM — Volume 26, Issue 4     View on web THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 26   •   Issue 4   •   January 26, 2023 Stu…
  NORML · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Presidential Pardons for Possession Still Unavailable

  John, It's time for the Department of Justice to deliver the pardon certificates that President Biden promised last fall.   The President announced the issuance of marijuana-specific pardons on October 6, 2022 as part of a wide…
  Jacob, NORML · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Three weeks: 1000+ marijuana bills introduced

2023 is off to the races for legalization. January 20, 2023 John, It is only January, and marijuana is once again one of the most popular topics in state legislatures across the country. The last few years have kept us busy, but 2023 is already shaping up to be a histo…