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  New Hampshire: Governor Signs Marijuana Annulment Measure

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed legislation into law establishing procedures permitting those with prior, low-level marijuana convictions to petition the court to have their convictions annulled. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020.

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  Senator Rice Needs to Get Woke About Weed, Pt. 2

  by Tyler McFadden, NORML NE Political Associate
  

  As New Jersey continues to fail its constituents each day they do not pass cannabis legalization for adult-use, the name of one state senator at the forefront of the fight against legalization remains permanently inked in shame: State Senator Ron Rice of the 28th District.

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  Pennsylvania: Health Officials Expand Medical Cannabis Access Program

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  The State Health Department Secretary publicly announced on Thursday that patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders and/or Tourette’s syndrome will be eligible to receive recommendations to legally access medical cannabis products. The new rules take effect on July 20.

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  Hawaii: Measure Decriminalizing Minor Marijuana Possession Becomes Law Absent Governor’s Signature

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Democratic Gov. David Ige failed to take action on legislation decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses, thereby allowing the measure to become law without his signature. The new law takes effect on January 11, 2020.

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  HISTORIC: House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds First-Ever Hearing on Federally Descheduling Marijuana

  by NORML
  

  Members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard expert testimony on Wednesday challenging the federal government’s failed policy of cannabis prohibition. The hearing, entitled “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform,” debated the merits of various alternative policy options – including abolishing cannabis’ longstanding Schedule I criminal status under federal law.

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  Rick Steves: Let’s Make a Better America Together

  by Rick Steves, NORML Board Member
  

  "Today, Congress will hold its first hearing on the federal criminalization of marijuana. This is a big day: after patient years of steady gains one state at a time, we’re finally ready for serious marijuana policy reform at the federal level." - Rick Steves

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  Congress To Hear Testimony Tomorrow Challenging Marijuana Criminalization

  by NORML
  

  For the first time in a generation there will be a candid conversation in the House Judiciary Committee that acknowledges the failures of marijuana prohibition in the United States, how this policy has adversely impacted tens of millions of Americans, and how it must be reformed at the federal level.

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  Nevada: A Monumental Year for Cannabis Reform

  by Josh Kasoff, Nevada NORML
  

  It’s been nothing short of an incredibly exciting and exhilarating month for Nevada NORML, our advocates and the rights of patients and consumers.