Three Localities in MI Approve Legalization By Large Margins
Three localities in Michigan (Ferndale, Jackson, and Lansing) all voted in support of marijuana legalization today by huge margins.
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Portland, Maine Votes to Legalize Marijuana Possession
Volunteers have been working tirelessly to make Portland the first city on the East Coast to legalize marijuana for adults, and tonight we celebrate.
Illinois Considering Amendment to Medical Marijuana Law
Rep. Lou Lang recently introduced SB 1955, which would amend Illinois’ brand-new medical marijuana law.
Weed's No Longer Political Kryptonite in New York
While across the country governments have been decriminalizing or legalizing pot, New York City hasn’t moved away from the policies of Rudolph Giuliani.
Updates From Jovan Jackson Medical Marijuana Trial
Jovan Jackson and his attorneys were back in court for of the prosecution’s case against the Navy veteran and medical cannabis patient.
Little Girl, Interrupted
I just want to know why my little girl forgot everything she knew as a toddler and why people are denying my little girl the cannabis medicine she needs.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 30, 2013:
The Next States to Legalize Marijuana
After last weekend's conference in Denver, a picture is emerging of which states are likely to be the first to follow down the path to legalize marijuana.
Corporate Interests in Maine Kill 2014 Legalization Effort
Corporate interests representing medical marijuana dispensaries came in and managed to flip one of the votes necessary to approve the bill for introduction.
California Study Suggests Marijuana a Substitute for Alcohol
A pending study in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management has found increased marijuana use to be a substitute for alcohol use in California:
Banks Want to Work With Marijuana Business, Waiting on Feds
Fortunately, there is already a bill Congress could act upon that would reform federal banking laws relating to marijuana businesses.
Oregon Legalization Initiative Filed, Has $$$ Support
Oregon activists organized as the New Approach Oregon political action committee filed a marijuana legalization initiative with the secretary of state.
Intuit Does Not Advance NORML in Super Bowl Ad Contest
Today, Intuit announced the 20 finalists who moved on to Round 3 of their “Small Business, Big Game” contest.
First Videos From Reform Conference in Denver
Some initial videos from last week's conference -- more coming soon. They were shot by the Hungarian Civil Liberties union's Drugreporter team.
Jovan Jackson’s Medical Cannabis Trial Begins
Opening statements have ended and the prosecutor has called two witnesses in Jovan Jackson’s third medical cannabis trial.
NORML Partners With The Family Law & Cannabis Alliance
we are pleased to announce that NORML has recently partnered with the newly formed Family Law and Cannabis Alliance
Mayor of DC Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray stated that he supports decriminalizing marijuana, or removing criminal penalties associated with possession of under one ounce.
FDA Approves Trials Assessing CBD For Pediatric Epilepsy
The FDA has approved two clinical trials to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of intractable pediatric epilepsy.