Police Would Rather Deal With People High On Marijuana Than Drunk On Alcohol, Iowa Governor Candidate Says
Iowa gubernatorial candidate pushes for cannabis legalization to aid law enforcement and fund education, signaling poten…
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Study: Cannabis Dispensary Proximity Not Associated With Adolescent Use
New study shows cannabis dispensary proximity does not increase adolescent use, offering operators data for municipal zo…
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Study: 100% of Cannabis Consumers Say QR-Coded Products Make Them Feel More Protected By Regulators
New study shows 100% of cannabis consumers feel safer with QR-coded products. Learn what this means for brand packaging …
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Massachusetts Anti-Marijuana Ballot Campaign Launches New Ads Focused On Impaired Driving
Massachusetts anti-marijuana campaign launches new ads targeting impaired driving ahead of the November ballot initiativ…
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NORML Op-Ed: Vote This November To Keep Marijuana Legal in Massachusetts
NORML warns that opposition to legal cannabis in Massachusetts is a national test case, urging voters to protect the sta…
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Virginia Lawmakers Warned That Increasing Fines For Public Marijuana Use Will Worsen Racial Disparites
Virginia lawmakers warned that increasing fines for public marijuana use will worsen racial disparities ahead of legal m…
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Report: Dutch Pilot Cannabis Legalization Program Led to More Diversified Market
Dutch cannabis legalization pilot report shows regulated supply chains lead to increased product market diversification …
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Cannabis Isn’t for Everyone, And Neither Is Alcohol—But Only One Can Still Get Me Arrested (Op-Ed)
An op-ed on cannabis legalization highlights the ongoing disparity in legal consequences between cannabis, alcohol, and …
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NORML Op-Ed: Calling Out the New York Times’ Alarmist Cannabis Coverage
NORML critiques recent New York Times cannabis coverage. Discover what alarmist media narratives mean for dispensary ope…
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California Has Generated $8.4 Billion In Marijuana Tax Revenue, Governor Announces
California announces $8.4B in total cannabis tax revenue since 2016 legalization, funding public programs amid ongoing i…
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New Mexico Launches Medical Psilocybin Producer Permit Applications
New Mexico opens medical psilocybin producer permit applications, marking a major milestone for state-regulated therapeu…
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Turning Interest Into Advocacy: Why You Should Intern With NORML
Explore how NORML's internship program develops industry talent and what it means for cannabis business recruitment and …
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Massachusetts Voters Don’t Support Repealing Recreational Marijuana Sales On The Ballot, Poll Shows
New UMass poll shows 55% of Massachusetts voters oppose the November ballot measure to repeal recreational cannabis sale…
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Marijuana Could Generate $111 Billion In Tax Revenue Over A Decade If Legalized Federally And In All 50 States, Yale Report Shows
Yale University analysis shows federal and nationwide cannabis legalization could generate up to $111 billion in tax rev…
Read more →Virginia Officials’ PSA On Impaired Driving Highlights Marijuana’s Relaxation-Enhancing Abilities
Virginia DMV pulls cannabis PSA after it inadvertently promotes the plant's relaxation benefits instead of discouraging …
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VA Launches New Study Using Psilocybin To Treat Veterans With Depression And PTSD
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launches clinical trials for psilocybin, signaling a potential shift in federal …
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Study: Businesses Perform Better in States with Medical Cannabis Access
University of Iowa study finds corporate valuations rise in states with medical cannabis, offering new economic argument…
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Covering Medical Marijuana Through Workers’ Compensation Can Improve Health And Reduce Opioid Use, Government Study Suggests
Colorado study finds covering medical cannabis in workers' compensation improves health and reduces opioid use, signalin…
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Hawaii Police Department’s Recognition Of Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Rights Is Long Overdue (Op-Ed)
Hawaii County faces calls to end automatic firearm permit denials for medical cannabis patients, highlighting a conflict…
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Arizona Bill To Punish People Over ‘Excessive’ Marijuana Odor Or Smoke Dies As Session Adjourns
An Arizona bill proposing penalties for excessive marijuana odor has died, preserving current legal standards for busine…
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‘Hundreds Of Thousands’ Of Missouri Marijuana Conviction Records May Still Exist Despite Deadline To Clear Them, Police Say
Missouri faces delays in clearing marijuana records. Discover how bureaucratic hurdles are impacting social equity manda…
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Pennsylvania Voters Strongly Support Legalizing Marijuana—And They Blame Republicans For Blocking Progress, New Poll Shows
New polling shows 75% of PA voters support recreational cannabis, citing legislative gridlock as the main barrier to ref…
Read more →Fewer Colorado Teens Are Using Marijuana Now Than Before Legalization, State Study Shows, Refuting Opponents’ Core Argument
2025 Colorado survey data shows teen marijuana use is declining post-legalization, offering a strong defense for regulat…
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ATF Will Issue Updated Guidance On Gun Rights For Marijuana Users ‘Soon’ Following Supreme Court Ruling In Second Amendment Case
The ATF is set to release updated firearm guidance for cannabis users following a Supreme Court ruling on Second Amendme…
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Massachusetts High Court Allows Ballot Measure to End Adult-Use Cannabis Sales to Proceed
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court greenlights a ballot measure to potentially end adult-use cannabis sales, creating …
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California GOP Senator Suggests Putting Marijuana Back On The Ballot To ‘Reverse’ Legalization
California GOP senator proposes ballot measure to reverse marijuana legalization, signaling potential legislative headwi…
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Anti-cannabis campaigns’ questionable tactics (Newsletter: June 11, 2026)
Congressional blocks on workers' comp, failed PA legislation, and ongoing policy hurdles define the latest cannabis indu…
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Statistics Canada: Canadian Governments Earned $2.5B from Adult-Use Cannabis Sales During One Fiscal Year
Canadian cannabis tax revenue grew 11.5% to $2.5B, while alcohol revenue saw its sharpest decline since 2004, signaling …
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Federal Marijuana Prosecutions Hit Another Record Low In 2025 As State Legalization Expands, Government Report Shows
Federal marijuana prosecutions hit a record low in 2025 as state legalization expands, signaling a continued shift in fe…
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Michigan Lawmakers Debate Bill To Fund Psychedelic Research Using Opioid Settlement Dollars
Michigan legislators are debating a bill to use opioid settlement funds for psychedelic research to treat veteran PTSD a…
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