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👎 Lawmakers declined to consider Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger's proposed amendments to the adult-use retail sales bill.

"Governor Spanberger's substitute bill would have reversed years of progress in Virginia," said NORML's JM Pedini. "Passage of these amendments would have resulted in a return to racially discriminatory ma*****na policing across the commonwealth, while also compromising public safety by continuing to drive Virginians to the unregulated market for at least another year."

🔗 Read more: https://norml.org/news/2026/04/23/virginia-lawmakers-reject-governors-amendments-to-ma*****na-sales-bill/

🚨 Take action: https://norml.org/act/virginia-legalize-and-regulate-adult-use-cannabis-sales-2026/

💰 West Virginia is finally allocating the $40 million in ma*****na revenue it’s been hoarding.

Despite the governor’s objection, the state treasurer has begun distributing the funds in accordance with state law.

🔗 Read more: https://norml.org/news/2026/04/16/west-virginia-state-will-finally-allocate-ma*****na-revenue-despite-governors-veto/

🚒💨 Maryland rescue workers are one step closer to job protections for lawful medical cannabis use.

Lawmakers have sent legislation to the governor’s desk that would help protect firefighters and other rescue workers from employment discrimination over off-duty patient use.

No one should have to choose between their medicine and their career.

Bill Sent to Maryland Gov. Protects Firefighters for Cannabis Use Awaits action from Democratic Gov. Wes Moore

🚨 "Her proposed new crimes would repeal the bipartisan measure that decriminalized ma*****na possession way back in 2020," Pedini said.

Pedini added that the proposal would keep ma*****na in the hands of the unregulated market instead of placing it behind an age-verified counter where the state can reap tax benefits.

"As a cannabis policy expert, I can tell you that these amendments would not improve public safety, but what they would do is disproportionately impact Black, Brown, and young Virginians in every community in the Commonwealth," Pedini said.

Spanberger proposes delaying retail ma*****na sales and adding new criminal charges Virginia first legalized ma*****na possession for adults aged 21 and older in 2021, but retail sales have been blocked ever since.

🚒💨 Maryland rescue workers are one step closer to job protections for lawful medical cannabis use!

Lawmakers have sent legislation to the governor’s desk that would help protect firefighters and other rescue workers from employment discrimination over off-duty patient use.

No one should have to choose between their medicine and their career.

🔗 Read more: https://norml.org/news/2026/04/16/maryland-legislation-sent-to-governor-providing-employment-protections-for-firefighters-off-duty-use-of-medical-cannabis/

🌿 New research found prenatal cannabis exposure was not associated with negative cognitive outcomes.

This matters because too many conversations around pregnancy and cannabis rely on fear instead of facts.

🔗 Read more: https://norml.org/news/2026/04/16/study-prenatal-cannabis-exposure-not-associated-with-negative-cognitive-outcomes-at-adolescence/

😚💨 Used cannabis last night? New research found no measurable cognitive differences the next day between cannabis consumers and non-users tested 12 to 15 hours later.

Another reminder that past use and present impairment are not the same thing.

No Measurable Next-Day Cognitive Effects After Cannabis Use Study's results have significant policy implications

💪 Recovering from a tough workout or injury?

A new clinical trial finds that CBD users reported less pain, less strength loss, and less physical disability after muscle injury.

They also recovered faster.

CBD Assists in Recovery From Muscle Injuries Clinical trial participants reported less pain and faster recovery

🥳💨 Good vibes are easy. Making them matter takes 30 seconds.

We pulled together a few quick ways to support cannabis freedom, power progress, and turn today’s energy into something bigger.

🔗 More at: https://norml.org/420/

🥳💨 Happy 420! Today is about good vibes, good w**d, and the freedom to enjoy both. Here are a few quick ways to stand with NORML, power our progress, and make this moment matter.

Make Your 4/20 Louder NORML's easy ways to elevate your high holiday

😙💭 For millions of Americans, cannabis freedom is still more of a pipe dream than a reality. How free re you feeling this 4/20?

Most Americans Say Cannabis Freedom Is Still Out of Reach Majority of those surveyed concerned about legal consequences

💪 Recovering from a tough workout or injury?

A new clinical trial finds that CBD users reported less pain, less strength loss, and less physical disability after muscle injury.

They also recovered faster.

🔗 Read more:
https://norml.org/news/2026/04/09/clinical-trial-cbd-assists-in-recovery-from-muscle-related-injuries/