Florida: Governor Signs Law Making It Harder To Place Ballot Initiatives Before Voters
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation into law making it more difficult for entities to place ballot initiatives before Florida’s voters. The law,... Read more.
Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Top $30 Billion in 2024
Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $30.1 billion in 2024, according to data compiled by Vangst Staffing and Whitney Economics. This total represents... Read more.
Study: Cannabis Treatment Associated With Health-related Quality Of Life Improvements, Reduced Opioid Use
Patients suffering from chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other conditions report sustained improvements in their symptoms following the use of cannabis, according... Read more.
35 Years Ago Today: DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge Ruled That Cannabis Should Be Reclassified Under Federal Law
Today marks the 35-year anniversary of an administrative ruling by the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Chief Administrative Law Judge determining... Read more.
US Court of Appeals: Federal Scheduling of Cannabis “Irrational,” But Not Unconstitutional
The federal government’s decision to classify cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance without accepted medical utility is arguably “irrational,” but... Read more.
Missouri: Legal Challenge to 2022 Legalization Initiative Dismissed
A Circuit Court Judge on Friday dismissed a legal challenge that sought to remove a marijuana legalization question from the November ballot. The Judge determined... Read more.
Analysis: Legal Cannabis Businesses Associated with Increased Home Values
The establishment of licensed cannabis businesses is associated with increased home values, according to a study published by Rutgers University and funded by... Read more.
NORML Remembers Barbara Ehrenreich
NORML regrets the passing of essayist and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich. She was 81 years old. Barbara Ehrenreich – NORML Advisory Board A scholar and... Read more.
NORML Op-ed: Prohibitionists Fear Democracy More Than Marijuana
Those who wish to perpetuate the failed public policy of cannabis criminalization have lost the hearts and minds of the American public. And they know it. With public... Read more.
Survey: Most Voters Support Federal Banking Reforms for Licensed Marijuana Retailers
The overwhelming majority of voters believe that federal law should be amended so that state-licensed marijuana businesses can readily utilize banks and other financial... Read more.