FBI: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year, But Still Outpace Arrests for All Violent Crimes
The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws declined for the first time in four years, but still outpaces arrests for... Read more.
Five Times Marijuana Contributed to the Banning of a Book
Did you know that this is Banned Books Week? Every year, the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read, and promotes the... Read more.
House Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing On Cannabis
Panel entitled: Unlocked Potential? Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled Unlocked Potential?... Read more.
NORML and Governor DeSantis Agree: Do Not Create Legal Marijuana Cartels
In a letter sent today to Governor Ron DeSantis, NORML joined Regulate Florida, the Florida Cannabis Action Network (FLCAN), the Law Enforcement Action Partnership... Read more.
Marijuana Banking Passes Critical Committee
In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services... Read more.
Marijuana Banking Bill Scheduled For Committee Markup
In the first in what are anticipated to be multiple Congressional hearings to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial... Read more.
The Marijuana Justice Act Introduced In Both Chambers Of Congress
Bill To Legalize Marijuana And End Racial Disparity In Criminalization Now Pending in both Chambers of Congress Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with Representatives... Read more.
S. 420 Introduced To End Federal Prohibition And Regulate Marijuana Nationwide
Senator Ron Wyden has introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act— to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory... Read more.
Florida: Governor Demands Lawmakers Lift Ban On Smoked Cannabis
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis last week told lawmakers to lift a legislatively imposed prohibition on the inhalation of medical cannabis. Lawmakers imposed the ban... Read more.
Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated With Lower BMI
Lifetime cannabis exposure is associated with lower body mass index (BMI), according to longitudinal data published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine. Researchers... Read more.