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"Today's order marks a historical reversal in federal cannabis policy. It validates the experiences of tens of millions of Americans, as well as those of tens of thousands of physicians, who have long recognized that cannabis possesses legitimate medical utility, as well as the legitimacy of the longstanding medical cannabis access programs available in the majority of US states."

The post Justice Department Moves to Federally Reschedule State-Approved Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.

"The more familiar people are with the use of cannabis, either by their own personal experience or by observing the experience of others, the more they favor its legalization. It's high time for federal lawmakers to acknowledge this public consensus and advance efforts to repeal America's outdated and unpopular marijuana criminalization laws."

The post Poll: Most Americans Support “Making Marijuana Legal” Nationwide, Opinions Shaped by Personal Experience appeared first on NORML.

“These findings ought to reassure lawmakers that cannabis access can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not inadvertently impact young people’s habits.”

The post Minnesota: Far Fewer Young People Consuming Cannabis, Survey Finds appeared first on NORML.

Our work depends on your sustained support and resources to remain effective. The progress we celebrate today was not inevitable. Neither is the progress that remains ahead.

The post This 4/20, Celebrate the Progress. Sustain the Cause. appeared first on NORML.

With new leadership in place, do policymakers have an opportunity to reassess Hungary's outdated marijuana laws?

The post A Path Forward for Cannabis Freedom in Hungary? appeared first on NORML.

For millions of Americans, cannabis freedom is still more of a pipe dream than a reality.

The post Most Americans Say Cannabis Freedom Is Still Out of Reach appeared first on NORML.

"Massachusetts voters and politicians prefer legalization and regulation over a return to the failed policy of marijuana prohibition.”

The post Massachusetts: Legislation Doubling Marijuana Possession Limits Sent to Governor appeared first on NORML.

"Further delaying legal retail sales is just another page from the prohibitionist playbook, the kind of policy failure Virginians saw under Glenn Youngkin, not what they expect from Abigail Spanberger."

The post Virginia: Governor Guts Retail Marijuana Sales Bills — Signs Others Into Law appeared first on NORML.

"In some jurisdictions, cannabis comes with real freedom. In others, it still comes with real consequences," said NORML Development Director JM Pedini. "This survey is about capturing that gap — not just what the laws say, but how people actually experience them."

The post How Free Do US Cannabis Consumers Really Feel? appeared first on NORML.

"These results have significant policy implications, particularly with respect to the use of traditional workplace drug testing. It is high-time to abandon these discriminatory methods in favor of performance testing and fit-for-duty testing, which employ measures to assess whether someone is currently under the influence, whether it be from marijuana on anything else."

The post Study: No Measurable Next-Day Cognitive Effects Following Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.

"The status quo is not an option. The Council agrees that a well-regulated market … is a safer market."

The post North Carolina: State-Appointed Advisory Council Calls on Lawmakers To Legalize and Regulate the Adult-Use Cannabis Market appeared first on NORML.

"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."

The post Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off Duty Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

"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."

The post Military Eases Enlistment Rules for Those With Prior Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML.

According to statewide polling compiled by the campaign, over 80 percent of Idahoans support legalizing medical cannabis access.

The post Idaho: Campaign To Place Medical Cannabis Question on November’s Ballot Surpasses Signature Threshold, Lawmakers Call on Voters To Reject Effort appeared first on NORML.

NORML Winter '25/Spring '26 Intern Tobey MacCachran shares how Ohio lawmakers' repeal of legalization provisions will impact his healthcare access.

The post Voters Gave Ohio Legal Cannabis. Then Lawmakers Took Away the Part That Helped Me. appeared first on NORML.

This could shape cannabis laws in your state.

The post Lawmakers Are Moving on Marijuana. Act Now. appeared first on NORML.

"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."

The post Feds Provide Details on Plan To Integrate Hemp-Derived Products Into Medicare Services appeared first on NORML.

"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."

The post Analysis: No Rise in Problematic Cannabis Use Among Teens Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML.

While 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.

The post France: A Last Bastion of Cannabis Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

"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."

The post Ohio: Provisions Take Effect Rolling Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML.