NORML https://norml.org/ Working to Reform Marijuana Laws Since 1970 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:51:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/norml.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/logomark-green-r.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 NORML https://norml.org/ 32 32 161076362 Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off Duty Use of Medical Cannabis https://norml.org/blog/2026/04/03/maryland-lawmakers-advance-legislation-providing-employment-protections-for-firefighters-off-duty-use-of-medical-cannabis/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:20:47 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77645 medical cannabis patientmedical cannabis patient"Patients who take traditional medications do not face punishment in the workplace unless their on-the-job performance is impaired. Patients who consume medical cannabis during their off-hours should be treated equally."

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]]> 77645 Military Eases Enlistment Rules for Those With Prior Marijuana Convictions https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/31/military-eases-enlistment-rules-for-those-with-prior-marijuana-convictions/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:48:37 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77517 A veteran wears a camouflage hat and shirt and sunglasses with cannabis leaves reflecting on the lensesA veteran wears a camouflage hat and shirt and sunglasses with cannabis leaves reflecting on the lenses"While we welcome any easing of federal policies that target and discriminate against cannabis consumers, this particular policy shift appears to be largely opportunistic and not in any way reflective of a broader shift in the federal government's stance toward those who consume marijuana responsibly."

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]]> 77517 Idaho: Campaign To Place Medical Cannabis Question on November’s Ballot Surpasses Signature Threshold, Lawmakers Call on Voters To Reject Effort https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/30/idaho-campaign-to-place-medical-cannabis-question-on-novembers-ballot-surpasses-signature-threshold-lawmakers-call-on-voters-to-reject-effort/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:02:55 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77452 A stethoscope is draped across a clipboard holding a medical marijuana certification form and a green penA stethoscope is draped across a clipboard holding a medical marijuana certification form and a green penAccording to statewide polling compiled by the campaign, over 80 percent of Idahoans support legalizing medical cannabis access.

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]]> 77452 Voters Gave Ohio Legal Cannabis. Then Lawmakers Took Away the Part That Helped Me. https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/27/voters-gave-ohio-legal-cannabis-then-lawmakers-took-away-the-part-that-helped-me/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:24:25 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77438 topical cannabis creamtopical cannabis creamNORML Winter '25/Spring '26 Intern Tobey MacCachran shares how Ohio lawmakers' repeal of legalization provisions will impact his healthcare access.

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]]> 77438 Lawmakers Are Moving on Marijuana. Act Now. https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/26/lawmakers-are-moving-on-marijuana-act-now/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:14:35 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77408 A map of the US filled with marijuana leavesA map of the US filled with marijuana leavesThis could shape cannabis laws in your state.

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]]> 77408 Feds Provide Details on Plan To Integrate Hemp-Derived Products Into Medicare Services https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/25/feds-provides-details-on-plan-to-integrate-hemp-derived-products-into-medicare-services/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:04:07 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77392 A woman holds a round aluminum tin of square cannabis gummiesA woman holds a round aluminum tin of square cannabis gummies"The integration of certain therapeutic cannabis products into the Medicare program further legitimizes the use of marijuana as a medicine, particularly for improving the health-related quality of life of older Americans and seniors."

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]]> 77392 Analysis: No Rise in Problematic Cannabis Use Among Teens Following Adult-Use Legalization https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/24/analysis-no-rise-in-problematic-cannabis-use-among-teens-following-adult-use-legalization/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:39:27 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77379 a teen girl holding school books puts up a hand to say "no" to a teen boy offering her a jointa teen girl holding school books puts up a hand to say "no" to a teen boy offering her a joint"These results should further reassure the public and policymakers that cannabis can be regulated for adults in a manner that doesn't adversely impact young people."

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]]> 77379 France: A Last Bastion of Cannabis Prohibition https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/20/france-a-last-bastion-of-cannabis-prohibition/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:53:17 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77279 a cannabis leaf rests atop the flag of Francea cannabis leaf rests atop the flag of FranceWhile the United States Supreme Court reviews landmark challenges regarding the rights of cannabis consumers and Germany establishes a robust framework for legal adult-use, France has taken a dark, regressive turn.

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]]> 77279 Ohio: Provisions Take Effect Rolling Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/19/ohio-provisions-take-effect-rolling-back-voter-approved-marijuana-legalization-law/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:54 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77310 handcuffs sit atop a pile of cannabis leaveshandcuffs sit atop a pile of cannabis leaves"At the end of the day, lawmakers desire to roll back legalization has nothing to do with the law not working as intended, and everything to do with legislators disapproving of how their constituents voted on a major public policy issue."

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]]> 77310 NORML Op-Ed: Excessive Taxes on Cannabis Fuels the Unregulated Market https://norml.org/blog/2026/03/18/norml-op-ed-excessive-taxes-on-cannabis-fuels-the-unregulated-market/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:09 +0000 https://norml.org/?p=77286 The shadow of a dollar sign cast forebodingly over a background of marijuana leavesThe shadow of a dollar sign cast forebodingly over a background of marijuana leavesMany states are sacrificing the long-term health and sustainability of the legal cannabis market for theoretical short-term gains reaped by sky-high taxes.

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