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New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Personal Possession of Marijuana
The measure legalizes the possession of up to 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana by those age 21 or older. It also allows for adults to home cultivate up to three mature marijuana pants and/or to possess up to five grams of hashish, and up to 300mg of cannabis-infused products.
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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers
"If cannabis industry jobs were tallied like other jobs, legal cannabis would be acknowledged as the fastest growing industry in America."
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Tell Congress Not To Allow Trump To Roll Back Medical Marijuana Protections
It’s been three years and counting but President Trump is once again threatening to derail the progress we’ve made in reforming marijuana laws across this country. The latest offense is his recently released 2021 federal budget proposes slashing all legal protection for state medical marijuana programs and potentially jeopardizing the patients that rely on them.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/15/20
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup!
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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation
"Long overdue progress is finally being made in the General Assembly thanks to many years of dedicated advocacy by Virginia NORML members."
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Ready to Lobby?
With the 2020 legislative session underway, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state.
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Study: Medical Cannabis Access Associated with Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims
“These findings suggest that medical marijuana can allow workers to better manage symptoms associated with workplace injuries and illnesses and, in turn, reduce need for workers’ compensation.”
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Trump Budget Strips Marijuana States Rights
As part of his fiscal year 2021 budget plan, Trump proposed ending an existing policy that protects state medical marijuana programs from Justice Department interference. This is the opposite of what he said during his first campaign.
