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Month: July 2016

Since 1992, every Thursday and when breaking news warrants, NORML | The NORML Foundation have been issuing weekly press releases for marijuana law supporters and the media.

NORML’s News Releases archives goes back to 1996 and serves as a valuable tool to alert citizens about cannabis-related news and legislation as well as a research tool for reviewing a chronology of marijuana law reform.

66% Approval - Marijuana Legalization

Poll: Two-Thirds Of Americans Say Enforcing Marijuana Laws Costs More Than It’s Worth

Sixty-five percent of Americans ages 18 and older believe that “government efforts to enforce marijuana laws cost more than they are worth” and 55 percent of respondents say that it should be legal to consume the herb…

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Massachusetts: Adult Use Marijuana Measure Qualifies For November Ballot

Massachusetts voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure to legalize and regulate the adult use and retail sale of cannabis.

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Survey: Military Veterans Strongly Support Medical Cannabis Access

More than two in three military veterans say that medical cannabis should be legalized, and 75 percent believe that VA physicians should be able to recommend marijuana therapy to eligible patients.

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New Zealand: Five Percent Of Citizens Using Cannabis For Therapeutic Benefit

One in 20 New Zealand citizens acknowledge having used cannabis for therapeutic purposes over the past year.

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Study: Workplace Absences Decline Following Passage Of Medical Cannabis Laws

The enactment of statewide medical cannabis laws is associated with a decrease in the number of reported workplace absences due to sickness.

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Montana: Medical Cannabis Restoration Initiative Qualifies For November Ballot

Montana voters will decide this November on a statewide initiative to restore and expand elements of the state’s medical cannabis program.

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Study: Cannabis Exposure Diminishes Feelings Of Aggression

Cannabis exposure diminishes feelings of aggression while alcohol exposure facilitates aggressive behavior.

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Hawaii: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Law

HI: Governor David Ige has signed legislation, House Bill 2707, to expand the state’s medical cannabis program.

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