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Day: April 16, 2026

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.

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Study: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Associated With Negative Cognitive Outcomes at Adolescence

“Little evidence emerged for negative effects of low-level prenatal cannabis exposure on adolescents’ cognitive development after accounting for sociodemographic factors,” scientists concluded.

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A smiling woman rests in a hospital bed. In the background, her doctors review her chart. Pictured next to her is a stethoscope and medical cannabis container.

Oregon: Governor Signs Legislation Into Law Permitting Patients To Consume Cannabis in Residential Healthcare Facilities

The new law is similar to those pending in several other states.

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West Virginia: State Will Finally Allocate Marijuana Revenue Despite Governor’s Veto

State officials have accumulated some $40 million in unspent cannabis-related revenue since 2021.

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Maryland: Legislation Sent to Governor Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis

NORML worked closely with various firefighters’ unions in support of the legislation.

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