Maryland: Governor Signs Bill Into Law Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis

“This legislation sets an important precedent for protecting licensed professionals from unjust discipline while respecting the will of Maryland voters and lawmakers who have legalized cannabis.” The post Maryland: Governor Signs Bill Into Law Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
High Holidaze: 420 Wake and Bake Coffee Gummies

*This is a sponsored post by Avid Armor and contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link! Coffee and cream gummies infused with CBD, by Monica Lo 4/20 looks a little different for me this year now that I’m […]
AAPI Heritage Month Cannabis-Infused Meal Prep

*This is a sponsored post by Avid Armor and contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link! APAHM meal prep: lard, spring rolls, bak kut teh, by Monica Lo May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, […]
Justice Department Moves to Federally Reschedule State-Approved Medical Cannabis Products

“Today’s order marks a historical reversal in federal cannabis policy. It validates the experiences of tens of millions of Americans, as well as those of tens of thousands of physicians, who have long recognized that cannabis possesses legitimate medical utility, as well as the legitimacy of the longstanding medical cannabis access programs available in the majority of US […]
Poll: Most Americans Support “Making Marijuana Legal” Nationwide, Opinions Shaped by Personal Experience

“The more familiar people are with the use of cannabis, either by their own personal experience or by observing the experience of others, the more they favor its legalization. It’s high time for federal lawmakers to acknowledge this public consensus and advance efforts to repeal America’s outdated and unpopular marijuana criminalization laws.” The post Poll: […]
Minnesota: Far Fewer Young People Consuming Cannabis, Survey Finds

“These findings ought to reassure lawmakers that cannabis access can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not inadvertently impact young people’s habits.” The post Minnesota: Far Fewer Young People Consuming Cannabis, Survey Finds appeared first on NORML.
This 4/20, Celebrate the Progress. Sustain the Cause.

Our work depends on your sustained support and resources to remain effective. The progress we celebrate today was not inevitable. Neither is the progress that remains ahead. The post This 4/20, Celebrate the Progress. Sustain the Cause. appeared first on NORML.
A Path Forward for Cannabis Freedom in Hungary?

With new leadership in place, do policymakers have an opportunity to reassess Hungary’s outdated marijuana laws? The post A Path Forward for Cannabis Freedom in Hungary? appeared first on NORML.
Most Americans Say Cannabis Freedom Is Still Out of Reach

For millions of Americans, cannabis freedom is still more of a pipe dream than a reality. The post Most Americans Say Cannabis Freedom Is Still Out of Reach appeared first on NORML.
Massachusetts: Legislation Doubling Marijuana Possession Limits Sent to Governor

“Massachusetts voters and politicians prefer legalization and regulation over a return to the failed policy of marijuana prohibition.” The post Massachusetts: Legislation Doubling Marijuana Possession Limits Sent to Governor appeared first on NORML.
Virginia: Governor Guts Retail Marijuana Sales Bills — Signs Others Into Law

“Further delaying legal retail sales is just another page from the prohibitionist playbook, the kind of policy failure Virginians saw under Glenn Youngkin, not what they expect from Abigail Spanberger.” The post Virginia: Governor Guts Retail Marijuana Sales Bills — Signs Others Into Law appeared first on NORML.
How Free Do US Cannabis Consumers Really Feel?

“In some jurisdictions, cannabis comes with real freedom. In others, it still comes with real consequences,” said NORML Development Director JM Pedini. “This survey is about capturing that gap — not just what the laws say, but how people actually experience them.” The post How Free Do US Cannabis Consumers Really Feel? appeared first on […]
Study: No Measurable Next-Day Cognitive Effects Following Cannabis Use

“These results have significant policy implications, particularly with respect to the use of traditional workplace drug testing. It is high-time to abandon these discriminatory methods in favor of performance testing and fit-for-duty testing, which employ measures to assess whether someone is currently under the influence, whether it be from marijuana on anything else.” The post […]