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  Participate in a Confidential Survey Assessing Cannabis Use Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  by NORML
  

  Investigators are seeking respondents to participate in an anonymous electronic survey to evaluate whether consumers have experienced changes in their frequency of cannabis use, dosing, access, or preferred methods of ingestion as a result of either COVID-19-related closures or emergency actions.

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  Updated: More States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak

  by NORML
  

  Here's a state-by-state list of jurisdictions that designate medical cannabis outlets as essential businesses during COVID-19, and which are allowed to provide other options such as curbside pickup, delivery, and virtual doctors visits.

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  Delaware Approves Medical Cannabis Delivery Option

  by Delaware NORML
  

  Delaware NORML sparked up the community for a call to action, urging Governor Carney to offer delivery options to adequately serve medical cannabis patients in this time of crisis. 

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  Senate Coalition Urges SBA to Support Small Cannabis Businesses

  by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director
  

  A coalition of US Senators are urging leadership to permit licensed cannabis operators to qualify for loans and other forms economic assistance available from the Small Business Administration.

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  LIFE FOR POT: Why Relief Is Needed For Incarcerated Cannabis Offenders

  by David Holland, Executive Director of Empire State NORML
  

  John Knock, now 72 years old, has been in custody and already served 24 years towards his interminable bit of two life sentences plus twenty years for his first offense and involvement in a non-violent marijuana distribution conspiracy. 

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  Wisconsin’s 2020 Candidate Scorecard

  by Jay Selthofner, Northern Wisconsin NORML Executive Director
  

  Northern Wisconsin NORML is pleased to announce the release of our 2020 Candidate Scorecard.

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  NORML Issues Cannabis Policy Guidance For Lawmakers and Prosecutors For Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis

  by NORML
  

  Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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  Review Paper: Clinical Evidence Lacking in Support of CBD as an Anti-Viral Agent

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  “Claims about the benefits of using CBD on viral infections were largely supported by CBD online retailers and most often appear to be a biased interpretation of the scientific literature or a dishonest manipulation of the information for commercial purposes.”