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  New York: the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)

  by Tyler McFadden, NORML NE Political Associate
  

  A.1617, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana.

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  New Mexico: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization, Other Reform Bills

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients.

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  Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/15/18

  by Carly Wolf, NORML State Policies Coordinator
  

  Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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  Minnesota: Attorney For State’s Largest County To No Longer Criminally Prosecute Marijuana Possession Offenses

  by NORML
  

  Minor marijuana possession offenders will no longer be criminally prosecuted in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to a new policy announced Thursday by County Attorney Mike Freeman. An estimated 1.2 million people live in the County, which includes the city of Minneapolis.

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  Oklahoma: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Regulatory Measure

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Republican Gov. Ken Stitt signed legislation yesterday, HB 2612, clarifying regulations and patient protections specific to the medical use of cannabis.

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  The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

  by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director
  

  In the House, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has reintroduced H.R. 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans.

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  NORML Submits Public Comments To FDA Regarding The International Scheduling Of Marijuana

  by NORML
  

  The US Food and Drug Administration sought public comments specific to whether changes ought to be recommended regarding imposing international manufacturing and distributing restrictions, under international treaties, on certain drug substances.

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  Chicago NORML Goes To DC

  by Chicago NORML
  

  Chicago NORML is very excited to participate in the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) summit in Washington D.C. and playing a leading role in drafting policy agendas to ensure participation of people of color in the cannabis industry.