Kentucky's Medical Marijuana Licensing Lottery: A Game-Changer for Access and Equity
Kentucky's medical marijuana program just took a huge step forward with the state's first licensing lottery, an event closely watched by business owners and patients alike.
House lawmakers are reintroducing the bipartisan Equal Access to Veterans Act
Two House lawmakers on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to give military veterans access to medical marijuana. The bill, the Veterans Equal Access Act, was brought back i
New Mexico company supports potency sufferers with access to workers’ compensation
Bennabis Health recently announced that its medicinal cannabis program is now available to patients residing in New Mexico. The Company has partnered with AltaVida Dispensary in Al
How Recreational Access Affects Medical Cannabis According to the BDSA
The BDSA’s most recent report suggests that access to recreational cannabis is impacting the longer-established medical market. Health card access encourages patients to purc
Whether for or against legalizing marijuana, most American voters agree cannabis companies should have access to banks
Most US voters think cannabis companies should have access to legal banking services, so why aren’t they available yet? Legal cannabis companies still face the ridiculous str
Congress: Two new bills would pressure DEA to give patients access to psychedelics and weed
Through Laura Goldstein On July 20, bipartisan lawmakers from both houses of Congress circulated accompanying legislation clarifying that federal Right to Hear (RTT) laws grant ter
House Committee rejects bipartisan spending bill amendment that improves veterans’ access to medical marijuana
Through Nina Zdinjak The House Rules Committee on Monday rejected bipartisan spending law changes aimed at improving veterans’ access to medicinal cannabis on procedural grou
Texas Ag Commissioner Votes Support for Medical Pot Access
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller published an editorial Friday calling for improved access to medical marijuana in the state, writing that state leaders “should lead
SECURE banking, access to medical marijuana for veterans in house approved as part of the National Defense Act
Through Maureen Meihan After the House of Representatives approved two amendments to psychedelics research Wednesday, another package of bills, including bank and veteran access, w
No cops getting high, veterans want MMJ access, mother of sick child pushes for legalization
Thailand’s police officers are not allowed to get high at work Thailand recently became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana, and it seems the police are benefitin
Expanding access to cannabis industry data to improve decision making
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Switzerland lifts access restrictions on medical marijuana as demand surges
Through Nina Zdinjak The Swiss government has confirmed that it will lift restrictions on the use of medical marijuana from August 1st. Medical marijuana patients must obtain a spe
Kansas patients can now access medicinal cannabis without state law
Through Johanna Skopl On June 2, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed new legislation into law that would allow Kansans to obtain prescription drugs derived from cannabis products. Although
Bill to restore access to medical cannabis in California passes another Senate committee
Through Nina Zdinjak After the Senate Committee on Business and Occupations passed 8-3 in April, Senator Scott Wiener’s Bill 1186, aimed at ensuring access to medical cannabi
“Cannabis helped my abortion” and people deserve safe and legal access to both
Content Warning: Abortion. Leafly was careful to exclude triggering information, while still detailing emotions and autonomy but not discussing the abortion procedure or its justif
Senator urges restoring access to medical cannabis in California, bill passes Senate committee
Of Nina Zdinjak Senate Bill 1186, aimed at rolling back voter-created access to medicinal cannabis across California, sponsored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), was recen
Virginia governor signs bill into law to improve access to medicinal cannabis
Virginia’s governor on Monday signed legislation aimed at increasing access to the Commonwealth’s medicinal cannabis program. Glenn Youngkin, the first-term Republican
US State Department demands Russia access to jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner
By Maureen Meehan US State Department officials say they have not had access to Brittney Griner since she was arrested at Moscow airport on February 17 for allegedly having cannabi
Ireland: People with chronic pain want access to medical cannabis
By Maureen Meehan In Ireland, people with chronic pain are seeking legal access to medical cannabis, arguing that the current system is too restrictive. Ireland’s medical mar
Financial Regulator Calls Lack Of Banking Access In Cannabis A Serious Market Failure
by Nicolas Jose Rodriguez During an interview with PBC Conference that was released on Wednesday, Federal financial regulator Rodney Hood, a board member of the federal National Cr