According to statewide polling compiled last year, 72 percent of residents support the “legalization of marijuana for recreational use.” The post New Hampshire: House Lawmakers Advance Adult-use Marijuana Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

Seventy-nine percent of veteran respondents and 92 percent of their family members said, “Veterans Administration doctors should be legally allowed to recommend marijuana to veterans if the doctor believes the patient could benefit from [it.]” The post Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

The new law states, “It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person in the initial hiring for employment if the discrimination is based upon the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace.” The post Washington: New State Law Takes Effect Barring Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most Employees appeared first on NORML.

“Today, for the first time since the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition, more US citizens reside in jurisdictions where cannabis is state-legal than live somewhere where it is not,” NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. The post Ohio: Voter-Approved Legalization Measure Takes Effect appeared first on NORML.