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  New Mexico: New Marijuana Decriminalization Law Goes Into Effect Next Week

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Beginning on Monday, July 1, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico will no longer be classified as a criminal offense.

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  Oregon: Governor Signs Marijuana Expungement Measure Into Law

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Democratic Gov. Kate Brown has signed legislation, Senate Bill 420, to facilitate the expungement of past marijuana convictions.

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  Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

  by Carly Wolf, NORML State Policies Coordinator
  

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

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  Congress Votes YES to Protect Legal Marijuana

  by NORML
  

  For the first time ever, the House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana.

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  House Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing On Cannabis

  by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director
  

  Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled Unlocked Potential? Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration.

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  Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

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  Action Needed: Marijuana Vote This Week In Congress

  by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director
  

  This week, there will be a crucial vote on an amendment and it could be our biggest federal victory yet. We need your help to make sure we win.

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  Cincinnati: Council Members Vote to Eliminate Marijuana Possession Penalties

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Members of the Cincinnati City Council have voted in favor of a municipal measure eliminating criminal and civil penalties for marijuana possession. Under the ordinance, activities involving the possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana will no longer be subject to local penalties.