Study: Police Solve More Violent Crimes After Cannabis Legalization
Mon / Nov 29th
Researchers noted significant increases in the clearance rate for violent crimes following the legalization of cannabis in Oregon, relative to non-legalized states.
NORML stands for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. They are a non-profit based in Washington D.C. that works to lobby and set policies that provide safe access to cannabis nationwide. NORML news and stories can be found below:
Mon / Nov 29th
Researchers noted significant increases in the clearance rate for violent crimes following the legalization of cannabis in Oregon, relative to non-legalized states.
Mon / Nov 8th
NORML’s Arkansas chapter has filed a ballot initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis in Arkansas. It is the second legalization bid aiming for 2022 after Arkansas True Grass filed its own initiative earlier this year.
Fri / Nov 5th
NORML released an updated and revised version of “Clinical Applications for Cannabis & Cannabinoids: A Review of the Recent Scientific Literature, 2000-2021.” Proceeds from the book will be used to fund NORML’s advocacy efforts.
Wed / Oct 13th
Actor and musician Steven Van Zandt is launching a line of pre-rolls in partnership with Canna Provisions with 10% of the proceeds being donated to NORML.
Tue / Sep 14th
Cannabis arrests have fallen more than 90% in the Richmond, Virginia area since the state’s legalization law took effect on July 1.
Thu / Aug 26th
A Virginia couple recently launched LOCKGREEN, a stashbox designed to prevent drivers from getting open container charges while driving with cannabis.
Wed / Apr 11th
The Food and Drug Administration is asking for public comment on the international scheduling of cannabis following a request from… Read More
Wed / Aug 30th
In less than two weeks advocates will bear down on the nation’s capital in an effort to lobby federal lawmakers… Read More
Thu / Sep 29th
NORML has released its 2016 Congressional Scorecard, which grades lawmakers on their marijuana policy based on voting records and their… Read More
Tue / Mar 8th
We recently published an update about banking issues commonly encountered when operating in or near the cannabis industry. These issues remain unsolved,… Read More
Tue / Mar 1st
The Denver Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) announced Monday it submitted an initiative that would allow… Read More
Mon / Feb 22nd
The NORML Board of Directors voted on Saturday to endorse the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), an initiative to legalize… Read More
Tue / Oct 27th
The National Football League (NFL) has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Organization for the… Read More
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