Federal: House Committee Advances Legislation Easing Hiring Restrictions for Those with a History of Marijuana Use With Bipartisan Support

“Passage of The CURE Act will increase the talent pool of candidates eligible for federal employment, while recognizing the reality that millions of Americans have experience with cannabis and should not be denied the opportunity to positively contribute to our federal workforce.”
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I’m Interning With NORML to Promote Personal Freedoms

Fall ’23 Intern Mae Mueller details her reasons for joining the NORML team.
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Are You Ready to Smoke the Vote?

NORML is excited to once again be part of a national effort to strengthen our democracy by registering voters on National Voter Registration Day.
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California: Bills Expanding Marijuana Rights for Patients, Employees Advanced to Governor’s Desk

Lawmakers have advanced two bills to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that seek to expand the rights of cannabis consumers.
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It’s ‘Go Time’ for Cannabis Bills in Congress

In the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills.
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I’m Interning With NORML Because We Share A Similar Vision

Fall ’23 intern Gloria-Jean writes about her reasons for joining the NORML internship program.
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California: Legislation Advanced to Governor Permitting Live Events at Marijuana On-Site Consumption Lounges

Local establishments authorized to permit adults to consume cannabis on their premises will be able to expand their operations to include food services and live events, under legislation advanced to the Governor’s desk.
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I’m Interning With NORML to Gain the Skills to Enact Change in My Home State

Fall ’23 intern Ashley Culbertson shares her reasons for joining the NORML team for the semester.
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North Carolina: Tribal Voters Approve Measure to Allow for Eventual Sales of Marijuana to Adults

“In spite of blatant Congressman Chuck Edwards’ blatant attempts at intimidation and interference with tribal sovereignty, members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians have stood up for their rights and for the rights of cannabis consumers throughout the state.”
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35 Years Ago Today: DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge Ruled That Cannabis Should Be Reclassified Under Federal Law

“This milestone reflects the reality that advocates have been engaged in a multi-decade long struggle to compel the federal government to acknowledge the obvious: that cannabis possesses therapeutic benefits. It also highlights the fact that the federal government’s ongoing refusal to do so has been strictly a political decision.”
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