“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.”
The post Federal: House Committee Advances Legislation Easing Hiring Restrictions for Those with a History of Marijuana Use With Bipartisan Support appeared first on NORML.
Fall ’23 Intern Mae Mueller details her reasons for joining the NORML team.
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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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Lawmakers have advanced two bills to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that seek to expand the rights of cannabis consumers.
The post California: Bills Expanding Marijuana Rights for Patients, Employees Advanced to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.
In the coming days, members of the House and Senate could take action on multiple important federal cannabis bills.
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Fall ’23 intern Gloria-Jean writes about her reasons for joining the NORML internship program.
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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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Fall ’23 intern Ashley Culbertson shares her reasons for joining the NORML team for the semester.
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“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.”
The post North Carolina: Tribal Voters Approve Measure to Allow for Eventual Sales of Marijuana to Adults appeared first on NORML.
“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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