In a significant development, the Ohio Senate approved revisions to the state’s legalization of recreational marijuana on Thursday, just as Issue 2 officially became law. However, despite the green light, there is still no legal avenue for Ohioans to purchase it. During a Senate General Government Committee meeting on Wednesday, key amendments to the marijuana […]
MJBizCon just wrapped up for 2023, and there was a good amount of hopeful attitudes in the crowd, despite the pretty slow and rocky year for cannabis. MJBizDaily posted a write up about the event, diving into some of the perspectives at the booths in Vegas. “The best days are to come. There’s going to […]
In a recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report published in November, alarming statistics indicate a drastic decline in hemp cultivation across the United States. The report, drawing on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2021 and 2022 National Hemp Report, reveals a nearly 50% reduction in hemp planting from 2021 to 2022. According to […]
One of the biggest uses and question marks surrounding marijuana is its use for sleep. It’s very common, especially among frequent smokers, in which three quarters also consume marijuana for a better nights sleep. But the jury is still out on its actual efficacy. One thing seems certain: it helps people GET to sleep. Which […]
*MJBizCon 2023 in Las Vegas: A Cannabis Extravaganza with a Flare for Entertainment* Las Vegas will play host to the cannabis industry’s premier event, MJBizCon, next week, transforming the city into a hub of innovation, networking, and celebration. Often hailed as the SXSW of the cannabis world, MJBizCon will not only showcase cutting-edge developments in […]
In a move that proves how connected the public’s view of Snoop Dogg and marijuana really is, Snoop Dogg went to X this month to announce that he was going to quit “smoke”. It was all done in a very somber tone, even going so far to ask that we respect his privacy at the […]
Your support and advocacy made 2023 a successful year for NORML, and we’re ready to do even more next year! We must keep the pressure on to end our country’s failed war on marijuana. Here’s how you can help fight against prohibition during this holiday season. Cyber Monday is here and the NORML Store is filled with prohibition-busting […]
We know legal cannabis is at the top of everyone’s wish list, and you can shop to legalize it in the NORML Store this Black Friday… or any day! With tons of holiday gift ideas like cozy hoodies, butter soft tees, and mugs for cocoa, and stocking stuffers like laptop stickers, buttons, and NORML memberships, there’s something […]
In a legal battle that has sparked controversy and ignited debates surrounding the intersection of cannabis use and gun ownership, the Biden administration finds itself once again in federal court defending a ban preventing individuals who use marijuana from buying or possessing firearms. The Justice Department submitted a brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals […]
Ohio’s voters made their voices heard earlier this month when they voted to legalize marijuana in the state. If all goes according the vote, marijuana will be legalized in early December. But not if Governor Mike DeWine can get his way. There is a month buffer period built in so that any changes to the […]
