US House Approves Medical Cannabis Access for Veterans
The US House of Representatives has approved legislation – the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations…
Kentucky Adds 15 Additional Medical Cannabis Conditions
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear took executive action yesterday significantly expanding medical cannabis access for eligible patients. The Governor’s…
Alaska: Lawmakers Send Cannabis Record Sealing Bill to Governor’s Desk
State lawmakers have approved criminal justice reform legislation (HB 239) that includes provisions providing a pathway for those…
Vermont: Lawmakers Advance Bill to Governor Doubling Adult-Use Marijuana Possession Limits
Members of the Vermont House and Senate have approved legislation (S. 278) raising marijuana possession limits and making…
Analysis: Opioid Overdoses Decrease Following Enactment of Marijuana Legalization Laws
The adoption of statewide laws regulating cannabis products for patients and adults is associated with significant declines in…
Pew Poll: Marijuana Prohibition Is Increasingly Unpopular Among Americans
Eighty-eight percent of Americans say that marijuana should be legal for either medical or adult use, according to nationwide…
NORML Seeks Seat at DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing, Says Consumers Must Be Represented
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has filed a Notice of Intention to Participate…
Why Your Support for NORML Matters More Than Ever
by Christopher Cano, NORML Board of Directors Let’s be real: cannabis culture in 2026 looks nothing like it…
NORML Remembers Congressman Barney Frank
NORML regrets the passing of former Democratic Congressman Barney Frank. Frank represented southern Massachusetts in the House of…
Virginia Gov Vetoes Legislation Regulating Marijuana Sales
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation (HB642 and SB542) permitting licensed retailers to sell marijuana products to those age…
Transportation Memo: Marijuana Rescheduling Order Doesn’t Change Federal Drug Testing Rules
Commercially licensed drivers and other transportation employees will continue to face sanctions for their use of state-authorized medical…
Virginia: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Providing for Marijuana Resentencing Relief
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation into law (House Bill 26 and Senate Bill 62) providing sentencing relief to eligible…
Georgia Expands Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis Products
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation into law expanding patients’ access to state-qualified medical cannabis products. Senate…