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  Weekly Legislative Roundup, 1/28/2017

  by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director
  

  On the proactive “Team Rationality” side, NORML chapters are advancing efforts from reducing criminal penalties in Virginia to expanding worker protections for cannabis consumers in Washington state.

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  Where Is The Future For Marijuana Banking Reform?

  by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director
  

  As the nation’s largest and oldest consumer rights group, NORML is committed to supporting efforts that provide a safe, convenient, aboveground market for cannabis consumers, and that allow local entrepreneurs to enter the marketplace free from undue federal interference.

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  NORML Chapters Organize State Lobby Days for Marijuana Law Reforms

  by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator
  

  In several states across the country, NORML chapters are organizing citizen lobby days to engage state lawmakers on the issue of marijuana law reforms. Sign up today to get involved with the NORML chapter nearest you!

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  BREAKING: Attorney General Vote Delayed

  by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director
  

  While this in no way means that Sessions will not merely be advanced and approved next week, it does buy us time to make our voices heard in regards to his stance on marijuana policy.

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  Marijuana Regulators Target Home Cultivation

  by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator
  

  Local and state lawmakers are considering unduly restrictive rules and regulations for marijuana home grows.

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  Legislators Seek To Delay The Enactment Of Voter-Initiated Marijuana Laws

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  Legislators in a number of states are pushing forward measures to delay the enactment of several voter-initiated marijuana laws. NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri called the efforts “an affront to the democratic process.” He added: “Voters have lived with the failings of marijuana prohibition for far too long already. Lawmakers have a responsibility to abide by the will of the voters and to do so in a timely manner.”

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  Action Works When Action Is Taken

  by NORML
  

  To speed up the process one only has to get involved. It is easy to sit back and watch while progress occurs, but it is rewarding to be a part of such a movement.

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  Humboldt County Cup Forced to Move by Police

  by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Coordinator
  

  California voters approved the legalization of marijuana this past November, but for some cities, embracing the new law is going to take some time.