Portland, Oregon City Council Votes To Deprioritize Police Enforcement Against Psychedelics
Portland City Council votes to deprioritize law enforcement for personal psychedelic use, signaling shifts relevant to a…
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Local Officials Across U.S. Advance Measures To Deprioritize Enforcement Against Psychedelics
Local officials across the U.S. advance measures to deprioritize psychedelic enforcement, signaling a municipal shift mi…
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25 Years Of Drug Decriminalization In Portugal Shows Importance Of Investing In Public Health Approach (Op-Ed)
Examine lessons from 25 years of drug decriminalization in Portugal and what public health approaches mean for modern re…
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Report: Houston Cannabis Arrests Up Nearly 1200% Under Current Mayor
Houston misdemeanor cannabis arrests surge nearly 1200% under Mayor John Whitmire, signaling a major shift in local enfo…
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These Ten States Were Responsible For More Than Half The Marijuana Arrests In The U.S. Last Year
FBI report shows 10 states accounted for over half of U.S. cannabis arrests last year. Key enforcement data for industry…
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FBI: 60 Percent of All Marijuana Arrests Nationwide Occurred in These Ten States
FBI data reveals 60% of US marijuana arrests happen in just ten states, highlighting stark geographic enforcement dispar…
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Decriminalizing Psychedelics Improves Safety And Wellbeing, Study Concludes
New study shows psychedelic decriminalization improves user safety and wellbeing, mirroring early cannabis reform trends…
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Houston Voters to Consider Deprioritizing Cannabis Enforcement This November
Houston voters will decide on a November ballot measure to deprioritize misdemeanor cannabis enforcement, impacting loca…
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Houston Will Deprioritize Marijuana Arrests If Voters Approve Measure Cleared For November Ballot
Houston voters to decide in November on a ballot measure that would deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana possession arrest…
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Houston Voters Could Make Marijuana Arrests The ‘Lowest Possible’ Priority For Police With Ballot Measure In November
Houston voters may decide on a ballot measure to deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana arrests, signaling a shift in local …
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Survey: Employers Are Testing for Cannabis More Than Two Years Ago
A 2026 survey reveals that 60% of employers now screen job applicants for cannabis, marking an increase in testing compa…
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Trump AG Dodges Question About Further Rescheduling Of Marijuana Beyond Medical Use
Acting AG nominee Todd Blanche sidesteps commitment to broader federal cannabis rescheduling, signaling potential for co…
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Military issues anti-cannabis warning despite rescheduling (Newsletter: July 16, 2026)
Military maintains zero-tolerance cannabis policy despite federal rescheduling talk. Learn what this means for industry …
Read more →FDA Finalizes Guidance On ‘Unique Challenges’ Of Psychedelic Research And Schedules Hearing On Therapeutic Uses
The FDA finalizes research guidance for psychedelics and announces a September public hearing, signaling a shift toward …
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Pennsylvania’s Ban On Gun Licenses Over Marijuana Convictions Is Being Challenged In A New Federal Lawsuit
Pennsylvania faces a federal lawsuit challenging the denial of gun licenses based on past marijuana convictions, highlig…
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Cayman Islands Government Commission Lays Out Options For Marijuana Reform Following Voters’ Passage Of Decriminalization Referendum
Cayman Islands officials release a discussion paper on cannabis decriminalization, signaling potential legislative shift…
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Louisiana Bill To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program Funded By Opioid Settlement Dollars Takes Effect Without Governor’s Signature
Louisiana enacts a psychedelic therapy pilot program using opioid settlement funds, signaling a shift in policy toward a…
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Kentucky Governor Expands Medical Marijuana For 15 New Qualifying Conditions, While Saying ‘It’s Time’ For Broader Decriminalization
Kentucky Governor expands medical marijuana qualifying conditions and calls for broader decriminalization, signaling pot…
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NORML Remembers Congressman Barney Frank
NORML honors Congressman Barney Frank, an early advocate for cannabis legalization whose policy work laid the groundwork…
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There’s Been A ‘Striking Increase’ In Support For Psychedelic Therapy And Research In The Last Two Years, Poll Shows
New polling reveals surging public support for psychedelic therapy, signaling a shift in plant-based medicine trends tha…
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Lawmakers push cannabis reform on Capitol Hill (Newsletter: May 14, 2026)
Federal cannabis reform, international legalization trends, and new opioid-alternative research: Key legislative updates…
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Indiana Lawmaker Planning Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill for Next Session
Indiana state Sen. Mike Bohacek announces plans for medical cannabis legislation in the 2027 session, marking a potentia…
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White House Drug Czar Clarifies That Marijuana Is ‘Still Illegal’ Following Trump Administration’s Rescheduling Move
White House drug czar clarifies that Schedule III rescheduling does not legalize marijuana, prioritizing medical researc…
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This 4/20, Celebrate the Progress. Sustain the Cause.
NORML's 4/20 message reminds cannabis businesses that industry progress is tied to sustained advocacy for ongoing reform…
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Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off Duty Use of Medical Cannabis
Maryland lawmakers advance bill protecting firefighters' off-duty medical cannabis use, aiming for parity with tradition…
Read more →Cannabis Sales Sank in Illinois
Illinois adult-use cannabis sales declined as new data is released after Metrc transition delays. Understand the market …
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