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Jun 12
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Jun 12
๐ŸŒฟ Patients with fibromyalgia often report that cannabis helps manage their symptoms. New clinical trial data provide even more evidence supporting their experiences: improvements in pain, sleep quality, anxiety, and depression. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/06/04/clโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Clinical trial results show cannabis oil provides 'clinically meaningful' improvements for fibromyalgia symptoms." A bottle of cannabis oil sits among cannabis leaves.

ALT Headline reads, "Clinical trial results show cannabis oil provides 'clinically meaningful' improvements for fibromyalgia symptoms." A bottle of cannabis oil sits among cannabis leaves.

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Tyler Englander@TylerEnglander
Jun 12
Delegate Paul Krizek says โ€œwe have a dealโ€ on a legal recreational marijuana market in the budget. He says there will be a press conference with Governor Spanberger next week unveiling the agreement.
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Jun 11
๐ŸŒฟ New research suggests CBD may help protect against "chemo brain" โ€“ one of the most common and frustrating side effects reported by cancer patients undergoing treatment. Researchers found that CBD helped improve learning, memory, and executive function often impaired in cancer survivors. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/06/04/cbโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Research shows CBD may be helpful for reducing chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment." A dropper dispenses liquid into a bottle beside cannabis leaves.

ALT Headline reads, "Research shows CBD may be helpful for reducing chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment." A dropper dispenses liquid into a bottle beside cannabis leaves.

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Jun 11
๐ŸŒฟ The evidence linking marijuana legalization and lower opioid overdose rates keeps getting harder to ignore. These findings add to decades of research showing that states with legal cannabis access experience fewer opioid-related harms, not more. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/05/29/anโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Research confirms that opioid overdoses decrease following the enactment of marijuana legalization." Close-up image of cannabis leaves.

ALT Headline reads, "Research confirms that opioid overdoses decrease following the enactment of marijuana legalization." Close-up image of cannabis leaves.

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Jun 10
๐Ÿ™„ For decades, prohibitionists have claimed that weed makes you stupid. New research adds to the growing body of evidence refuting that assumption. Researchers reported that "recreational" consumers performed similarly to non-users on tests measuring cognitive function, even for those who consumed frequently. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/05/28/stโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Cannabis consumers perform similarly to abstainers on cognitive impairment tests." A woman inhales from a legal cannabis joint.

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Jun 10
๐Ÿ˜š๐Ÿ’จ The way you consume cannabis may matter as much as the marijuana itself. Researchers say that compared to smoking a joint, using a cannabis vape pen can significantly reduce exposure to many of the harmful byproducts created by combustion. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/05/28/anโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Research shows cannabis vape pens can reduce your exposure to combustive toxins." Image shows a cannabis vape pen standing upright on a table.

ALT Headline reads, "Research shows cannabis vape pens can reduce your exposure to combustive toxins." Image shows a cannabis vape pen standing upright on a table.

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Jun 9
๐Ÿ“‰ Since Colorado and Washington first legalized marijuana for adults in 2012, federal marijuana trafficking prosecutions have steadily declined. And according to @TheUSSCgov, in 2025, federal marijuana trafficking prosecutions fell to a record low. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/06/09/anโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Federal marijuana trafficking prosecutions have plummeted following state-level legalization." Cannabis leaves hang beside a pair of handcuffs.

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Jun 9
๐Ÿ’Š Pain patients are looking for options that don't leave them dependent on prescription opioids. Researchers say cannabis may be the solution. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/05/21/stโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Medical cannabis patients report less pain and reduced opioid use." Background shows a close-up of a smiling woman smoking a legal cannabis joint.

ALT Headline reads, "Medical cannabis patients report less pain and reduced opioid use." Background shows a close-up of a smiling woman smoking a legal cannabis joint.

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Jun 9
๐Ÿšจ Medical cannabis rescheduling was a long-overdue step forward. Now Indiana and Nebraska officials are asking a federal court to reverse it. The lawsuit challenges the order moving state-authorized medical cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/06/04/reโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Republican-led states are suing to overturn medical cannabis rescheduling." A judge's gavel rests atop a cannabis leaf.

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Jun 8
๐Ÿšจ Louisiana's governor is so mad about smelling weed at college football games that he made smoking or vaping it within 2,000 feet of a school punishable by a year in jail. The new law comes as most Louisianans support legalizing cannabis for adults. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/06/04/loโ€ฆ
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Jun 8
๐ŸŒฟ State-qualified patients can finally access authorized medical cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. For years, the program's rollout had been delayed because of litigation, with regulators at one point suspending the licensing process altogether. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/06/04/alโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "After 5 years of delays, medical cannabis sales finally begin in Alabama." A cannabis leaf hangs in front of a stethoscope.

ALT Headline reads, "After 5 years of delays, medical cannabis sales finally begin in Alabama." A cannabis leaf hangs in front of a stethoscope.

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BK@BradKutner
Jun 8
NOW: @SpanbergerForVA says she, @KrizekForVA and @lashrecseaird have had โ€œsubstantialโ€ conversations about getting a legal recreational marijuana bill in the budget #valeg
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Jun 8
๐ŸŒฟ From higher possession limits and drive-through dispensaries to telehealth recommendations and expanded expungements, Illinois lawmakers just approved one of the broadest cannabis policy updates since the state legalized. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/06/04/ilโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Illinois lawmakers approve legislation to increase marijuana possession limits and expand expungement opportunities." Legal cannabis flower spills out of a clear zip-top bag.

ALT Headline reads, "Illinois lawmakers approve legislation to increase marijuana possession limits and expand expungement opportunities." Legal cannabis flower spills out of a clear zip-top bag.

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UPDATED with a comment from a spokesperson for the governor, who tells Marijuana Moment that she "looks forward to moving this across the finish line."
Tom Angell ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ“ฐโ“ฅ
@tomangell
Jun 5
๐Ÿ‘€ Virginia lawmakers & Gov. Abigail Spanberger have had "very fruitful" conversations about a compromise approach to legalizing recreational cannabis sales that could pass this month as part of budget legislation, a key lawmaker told Marijuana Moment. marijuanamoment.net/virginiaโ€ฆ
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Jun 3
๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’จ More Americans are swapping out pills and over-the-counter sleep products for cannabis. According to newly released CDC findings, many adults now say marijuana and CBD products have become part of their regular nighttime ritual for falling asleep and staying asleep. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/05/14/cdโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "4% of adults say they frequently use cannabis to help them sleep." Background shows a person lying in bed while smoking a legal cannabis joint.

ALT Headline reads, "4% of adults say they frequently use cannabis to help them sleep." Background shows a person lying in bed while smoking a legal cannabis joint.

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Jun 3
๐ŸŒฟ Kentucky just significantly expanded access to its medical cannabis program. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order this week authorizing the physician-recommended additions. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/06/03/keโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Kentucky adds 15 additional qualifying conditions to their medical cannabis program." Image shows a flowering cannabis plant.

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Jun 3
๐Ÿ˜š๐Ÿ’จ Cannabis use for arthritis pain is becoming increasingly mainstream. A new survey finds nearly 1 in 6 arthritis patients are using cannabis to find relief from pain, stiffness, and inflammation. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/05/21/suโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Cannabis is helping arthritis patients manage the aches, stiffness, and daily frustrations that come with joint pain." Background shows a close-up of an middle-aged man lighting a legal cannabis joint.

ALT Headline reads, "Cannabis is helping arthritis patients manage the aches, stiffness, and daily frustrations that come with joint pain." Background shows a close-up of an middle-aged man lighting a legal cannabis joint.

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Jun 2
๐ŸŒฟ Alaska is one of the few legal marijuana states that still provides no pathway to seal or expunge past cannabis convictions. That could soon change if Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs legislation approved by lawmakers allowing low-level marijuana offense records to be sealed. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/blog/2026/06/02/alโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Alaska lawmakers approved a bill to seal records for low-level marijuana offenses." Image shows a judge's gavel, handcuffs, a bag of cannabis flower, and cannabis buds on a digital scale.

ALT Headline reads, "Alaska lawmakers approved a bill to seal records for low-level marijuana offenses." Image shows a judge's gavel, handcuffs, a bag of cannabis flower, and cannabis buds on a digital scale.
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Jun 2
๐ŸŒฟ In the era of weight loss drug hype, cannabis is stepping into the spotlight. New research finds cannabis extracts are associated with reduced obesity and healthier blood sugar levels. Could cannabinoids be the next big disruptor in weight management? ๐Ÿ”— Read more: norml.org/news/2026/05/21/caโ€ฆ
Headline reads, "Research shows cannabis can help support weight loss and healthier blood sugar levels." Background shows two large cannabis leaves and a small tincture bottle.

ALT Headline reads, "Research shows cannabis can help support weight loss and healthier blood sugar levels." Background shows two large cannabis leaves and a small tincture bottle.

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