Medical Marijuana News

Gov. Northam said his bill “expunges prior marijuana convictions, reinvests money in over-policed communities, and promotes diverse ownership in the industry.” This article originally appears: Governor of Virginia Unveils Proposal To Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador signed the new legislation to allow research on cannabis. This article originally appears: Mexico Publishes Medical Cannabis Regulations

Governor Kristi Noem is a known opponent of cannabis legalization. This article originally appears: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Backing Anti-Cannabis Litigation

Mississippi residents voted in favor of medical cannabis in November. Now, they have a clear projected timeline of when the program will be implemented. This article originally appears: Mississippi Now Has Timeline For Medical Marijuana Rollout

Here’s a breakdown of which Governors and where are calling for the enactment meaningful marijuana reform in 2021. The post Governors Speak Out in Favor of Marijuana Legalization Nation-wide appeared first on NORML. This article originally appears: Governors Speak Out in Favor of Marijuana Legalization Nation-wide

As more information becomes available, attitudes toward the potential health implications of cannabis continue to evolve. This article originally appears: Survey Finds Majority of Americans View Cannabis As Less Harmful Than Alcohol

“The results show that the majority of U.S. consumers perceive cannabis (as CBD, hemp, marijuana, and THC) as having medical uses and view the potential for abuse of cannabis as less than for commonly prescribed medications and alcohol.” The post Survey: Most Americans Say Marijuana Possesses Less Abuse Potential Than […]

The effort to legalize cannabis in New Jersey has hit a major snag. This article originally appears: New Jersey Deal To Legalize Marijuana Falls Apart

“Whether or not one supports marijuana legalization, Americans should be outraged at these overtly undemocratic tactics.” The post South Dakota: Republican Governor Officially Backing Litigation to Reject Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML. This article originally appears: South Dakota: Republican Governor Officially Backing Litigation to […]

Montana may not meet the deadline to get the state’s adult-use cannabis program up and running. This article originally appears: Montana Lawmakers Deny Money to Cannabis Program