Oklahoma: Court Rules that Voters Can’t Decide on Legalization Ballot Measure This Year
Justices on the state’s Supreme Court ruled late yesterday that voters will not have the opportunity this November…
NORML Op-ed: Concerns Over High Potency THC Products Warrant Greater Education, Not Criminalization
Those offering dire warnings about the alleged dangers of so-called ‘highly potent THC products’ – and demanding that…
Marijuana-Related Ballot Initiatives and Referenda: 8/19/22 Update
Voters in several states and in dozens of cities and towns will decide on marijuana-related ballot measures in…
Analysis: Racial Disparities in Marijuana Possession Arrests Becoming More Pronounced in Prohibition States
States that have failed to remove criminal penalties for marijuana possession have experienced increased arrest rate disparities over…
Louisiana: Changes in State’s Marijuana Laws Take Effect
Several laws amending the state’s marijuana policies take effect today. Among them, House Bill 629 (now Act 473) bars police…
Missouri: Unofficial Count Finds Legalization Measure Shy of Signatures Necessary to Qualify for November Ballot
Unofficial signature counts provided by county officials to the Secretary of State’s office find that advocates failed to…
Marijuana Reform Advocates in Arkansas, Nebraska Turn in Signatures for November Ballot Campaigns
Activists behind proposed citizens’ initiatives to reform marijuana laws in Arkansas and in Nebraska are now in the…
State Policy Weekly Update 7/1/2022
This week’s update highlights legislative developments in California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. California Over 750 Cal NORML…
Virginia: Changes to Marijuana Laws Take Effect July 1
Today marks the one year anniversary of legalization in Virginia and multiple changes to marijuana law take effect. …
Federal Lawsuit Over Curaleaf’s THC/CBD Mix Up Seeks $200 for Each Customer
A federal lawsuit filed Monday seeks $200 apiece and class-action status for hundreds of customers who bought what…
Study: Licensed Cannabis Retailers Not Providing Access to Underage Patrons
Licensed cannabis retailers in California are highly compliant with the enforcement of rules prohibiting young people from entering…
Ohio: No Opportunity for Voters to Decide on Marijuana Legalization Until 2023
Litigating parties have agreed to a settlement that will postpone any opportunity for voters to decide on a…