NORML PAC Endorses Troy Jackson in Maine 2nd CD Primary
NORML PAC is endorsing state Senator Troy Jackson in his campaign to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Maine...
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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.14)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 14, 2014:
NORML PAC Endorses Wes Neuman for Congress in Florida’s 7th District
NORML PAC is endorsing Wes Neuman in his campaign against incumbent John Mica to become the next Congressman for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
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See How Much the Medical Marijuana Effort Has Raised in Florida
A political committee helping spearhead a ballot effort to legalize medical marijuana in Florida raised an overall total of $3.1 million through April.
Florida Poll: Majority of Voters Back Legalization, Super-Majority Endorse Medical Cannabis
Nearly nine out of ten Floridians support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose, according to the results of a statewide Quinnipiac University poll of registered voters.
NORML Interviews: PA State Senator and US Congressional Candidate Daylin Leach
Senator Leach Talks Marijuana Policy with National NORML Comm. Director Erik Altieri and PhillyNORML Comm. Director Joe Forte NORML recently interviewed Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach regarding marijuana law reform and the…
Chris Christie Devours NJ Marijuana Future? More Likely His Own
In mid-late April New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, vehemently laid out his plan for legal marijuana in the garden state: "over my dead body." Pot is here to stay and it's only going to gain traction as more of the nonsense and lies are obliterated by the truth and anecdotal, personal experience.
NORML PAC Endorses Adam Ebbin for US Congress
NORML PAC is pleased to announce its endorsement of Virginia State Senator Adam Ebbin in his campaign for U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
Florida Democrats Add Medical Marijuana to the Ballot to Boost Voter Turnout for the Midterm Election
Florida Democrats are pushing for a constitutional amendment that would put medical marijuana on the state’s ballot this November.
Oklahomans for Health Files Ballot Initiative for Medical Marijuana
Today, Oklahomans for Health submitted an application for petition, which proposes to add a question to the November ballot asking whether or not Oklahomans should legalize medical marijuana
DC Marijuana Legalization Initiative Approved for Signature-Gathering
The District of Columbia announced it had approved a marijuana legalization initiative for signature-gathering. The capital could free the weed in November.
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Spending Minimal So Far for August Alaska Marijuana Initiative
The upcoming August 19 ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana under Alaska state law has seen little early campaign spending by advocates and none by opponents.
Top Lawyer's Opinion Threatens DC Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The District of Columbia's attorney general, Irvin Nathan, has issued an opinion saying that the proposed DC marijuana legalization initiative should not go before the voters because it violates federal law.
NORML PAC Endorses Shenna Bellows for US Senate
NORML PAC is pleased to announce that it has endorsed Shenna Bellows in her campaign to represent the state of Maine in the United States Senate.
Big Players to Wait for 2016 on CA Legalization Initiative
Legalization will most likely not be on the ballot in California this year. Three initiatives have been filed, but two of them appear to lack the funds
Alaska: Measure Seeking to Legalize Marijuana Qualifies for 2014 Ballot
Alaska state election officials have confirmed that a proposed initiative to regulate the production and retail sale of cannabis to adults has obtained the necessary number of signatures from registered voters to appear on 2014 ballot.
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Wendy Davis Backs Medical Marijuana
Texas hopeful for Governor Wendy Davis supports medical marijuana, and would consider decriminalization.
Hawaii Legislature Considering Three Marijuana Bills
On Thursday, February 13, Hawaii's Senate Committees on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, and Commerce and Consumer Protection will meet to hear three marijuana-related bills.