Could Medical Marijuana Be Legalized Federally Now, With Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Open To MMJ Legalization?
One of the top US Republicans, Lindsey Graham, has openly opposed the MORE bill passed by the United States House of Representatives on Friday. However, Lindsey admitted that he is
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
New law would allow edibles to be treated as medical marijuana in Pennsylvania dispensaries
A new bill in Pennsylvania aims to add edible cannabis products to the list of medical marijuana products available to patients. Currently, cannabis patients only have access to ti
Wisconsin senator says Republicans are just talking about medical marijuana reform and doing nothing
Of Nina Zdinjak The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry will hold a public hearing on April 20 on a medical marijuana bill (Senate Bill 1034). The spons
Ohio plans to double medical cannabis dispensaries |
A senior medical cannabis official in Ohio said last week that the state is looking to significantly increase the number of dispensary licenses available to meet growing demand. Cl
Medical marijuana patients in New Mexico are struggling to find a product — here’s why
Since New Mexico launched its adult-use marijuana market on April 1, dispensaries have made big bucks, generating about $8 million in revenue. And while this is great for the indus
Georgia Medical Cannabis Bill dies in State Senate
A bill to repair Georgia’s failed medical cannabis program passed the state Senate this week after lawmakers failed to agree on a compromise proposal. The law passed the stat
The Kentucky governor says he can use an executive order if the medical cannabis law dies
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday he was considering what he might do to salvage a proposal to legalize medicinal cannabis that is currently languishing in the state General
14-year-old epilepsy patient is seizure-free after two years of medical cannabis treatment
Through Vuk Zdinjak Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TXOG) announced that 14-year-old patient James Challenger had not had a seizure in two years. He has also stopped taki
Medical marijuana patients targeted by sneaky new federal drug testing rule
The proposed change would affect 9 million Fed workers and contractors In a proposed new overhaul of federal drug testing rules, government drug warriors are specifically targeting
Alabama bill requires negative pregnancy test for medical cannabis
In a powerful display of potential privacy conflicts, Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) unveiled a measure that would require women ages 25 to 50 to provide proof of a negative pregn
It’s official: the House approves the bill to further expand medical marijuana research
Submitted by Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] and Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD]The bill will simplify the process by which researchers apply for permits to study cannabis and set deadlines fo
DC Medical marijuana advocates lift ban on legal sale amid confusing congressional ban
Through Maureen Meihan District of Columbia Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced new emergency legislation to reform the medical marijuana market in the nation’s capita
Sen. Lindsey Graham open to medical marijuana, Rep. Nancy Mace votes against MORE Act
Through Nina Zdinjak The House of Representatives on Friday approved and sent the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3617 to the Senate. The MORE A
Sure, you just need to see your medical marijuana ID and a pregnancy test, please?
March ended on a high for the medical cannabis industry in Alabama. Republican Senator Larry Stutts introduced a bill to require negative pregnancy tests for women who need medicin
Cannabis and HIV – A look behind the science that started it all for medical marijuana
Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is a microorganism that wreaks havoc on the immune system. The cells that are part of the immune system, like white blood cells, help the body f
Medical marijuana and aphasia – Here’s what we know
As of 2022, 39 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical use. Marijuana’s proven effectiveness in assisting patients with various ailments has
Top Pennsylvania cannabis official sounds alarm over skyrocketing medical marijuana prices
John Collins will soon be retiring from his position as director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Medical Marijuana. But before he leaves, Collins warns of the exorbitant prices the s
South Dakota’s governor signs handful of medical cannabis bills into law
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem last week signed a series of bills addressing the state’s fledgling medicinal cannabis program, which voters approved when they voted in 2020. N
Alabama Senator: Women must prove they are not pregnant to purchase medical marijuana
By Maureen Meehan Alabama State Senator Larry Stutts (R) introduced a bill this week that would require women “of childbearing age” to provide proof that they are not p