Good news for Louisana patients! Medical Marijuana is back on the table for discussion this spring in the pelican state. Medical Marijuana was legalized in the state in 1991, but current law doesn’t allow for medical dispensation. The bill that has been pre-filed for consideration seeks to change that. You can read more on the […]
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Virginia Senate Approves Medical Marijuana For Epilepsy
“The Virginia Senate has overwhelmingly approved a proposal to legalize two derivatives of the marijuana plant for treating severe epilepsy.” A great moment for patients dealing with epilepsy in Virginia! The states laws only previously allowed medical marijuana to be used by cancer and glaucoma patients. There’s a brief article on the decision here at […]
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Illinois medical marijuana licenses awarded by Gov. Rauner
A promising day for the patients of Illinois! Gov. Rauner has sent out letters to 18 cultivation centers and 52 retail shops awarding them medical marijuana business licenses. Now the patients of Illinois can begin looking forward to safe medicine supply. Kudos to Gov. Rauner for finishing a project left unfinished by former Gov. Pat […]
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It’s Past Time for Massachusetts to Open Dispensaries
Callie Crossly over at WBGH news did an excellent commentary on the unfortunate amount of time between medical marijuana legalization and dispensaries opening.. She makes some excellent points about changes made and adds a sense of urgency. Reminds us all to be grateful that dispensaries should start appearing later this year! You can read the […]
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Nebraska Struggles to Gain Medical Marijuana Support
Sen. Tommy Garrett of Nebraska has been struggling to gain support for The Cannabis Compassion and Care Act (LB 643). A few of the arguments against it involved Colorado’s progression from medical to complete legalization, as well as concern from the Governor about “unintended consequences” of legalization. However, patients have bravely come forward to share […]
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Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Hearings Today at State House
Today, April 24th, a key committee hearing will be held on Beacon Hill. Public testimony on the bill, House Bill 1632, the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act, introduced by Ellen Story, will be heard by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday, April 24 at 1:30 pm. Following the trends of decriminalization and in the wake […]
