Happy 420 out there to all who celebrate! Some believe that 420 started from a multitude of different places. Some think that there used to be songs where the numbers added up to the almighty 420, indicating the artist smoked marijuana. Others believe that the number came to be and was spread by pure coincidence. […]
Roughly two-thirds of Americans believe that the use of marijuana by adults should be legal and just under one in three respondents say that they live in close proximity to a state-licensed adult-use retailer, according to nationwide polling data compiled by CBS News. Consistent with numerous other national polls, the survey identified majority support for […]
In most areas where weed is legal, there’s typically an option for delivery. It makes so much sense, even arguably more than food, for marijuana to get delivered straight to the home. And making it as easy as possible will get more and more people on board. So when a very popular app like Uber […]
The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act has been reintroduced in both chambers of Congress. The legislation, introduced in the Senate by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and in the House of Representatives by Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs Reps. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH), provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” during which veterans will […]
Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Vermont, and Washington. LEGALIZATION Delaware UPDATE: HB1 has passed both legislative chambers with supermajority support. The bill has been delivered to […]
Keep your drinks cool and show your support for legalization all summer long with this limited edition NORML koozie. We’re giving one to everyone who donates $42 or more now through April 30, 2023! In the past few weeks, we’ve achieved several monumental victories – victories that would not have been possible without your support. […]
According to a multitude of sources, Americans now spend more money on legal weed than chocolate and craft beer! This report from MJBizDaily has shown that Americans spent roughly $30 billion on legal cannabis last year. We only spent $20 billion on chocolate and $8 billion on craft beer in the same period. Even though […]
An award that once would go to Denver without a whole lot of competition now has a new home. Portland is now the best city for the marijuana experience, according to a study done by Real Estate Witch and Leafly. The first question with these extremely subjective titles is how exactly does a study make […]
Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. LEGALIZATION Arkansas SB 580 legalizes the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis and repeals the conviction of anyone convicted of possessing less than two […]
NORML regrets the passing of longtime NORML Board Member, LGBT activist, publisher, and criminal defense attorney Norman Elliot Kent. “Norm Kent was a dear friend and valued colleague on the NORML Board of Directors and the NORML Legal Committee for many years. He dedicated his life to protecting personal freedom and advocating for the underdog […]
