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California Cannabis Supporters Sue Over Opposition Ballot Arguments
The Associated Press - Published on August 5, 2016Read moreSupporters of adult-use legalization filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing opponents of including false and misleading language in official ballot materials.
Illinois Medical Marijuana Sales Climb as Program Grows
The Associated Press - Published on August 3, 2016Read moreOfficials posted new forms for doctors and patients in the state’s medical marijuana program and announced Wednesday that July retail sales reached a new high.
Former Head of Alaska Marijuana Board Booted by Governor
The Associated Press - Published on August 2, 2016Read moreThe former chairman of the board tasked with regulating Alaska’s nascent cannabis industry has been removed by Gov. Bill Walker. It’s not clear why.
New Jersey Gov. Christie to Decide PTSD Medical Marijuana Bill
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2016Read moreRepublican Gov. Chris Christie will decide whether New Jersey residents with PTSD can be treated with medical marijuana after lawmakers approved a measure Monday.
Minnesota Opens Sales of Medical Marijuana for Pain
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2016Read moreExpanding the list of qualifying conditions to include intractable pain marks a critical juncture in the year-old program, which is among the most restrictive in the country.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Reducing Cannabis Penalties
The Associated Press - Published on July 29, 2016Read moreRepublican Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Friday making cannabis possession in small amounts punishable by fines, but not jail time.
Montel Williams Detained in Germany Over Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on July 29, 2016Read moreA spokesman says the television personality, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, was detained by customs after leaving prescription cannabis powder in his luggage.
Arkansas Extends Deadline for Medical Marijuana Signature Drive
The Associated Press - Published on July 29, 2016Read moreThe group behind one of two efforts to legalize MMJ won more time to circulate petitions to put its proposal on the November ballot.
Florida opens state’s first medical marijuana dispensary
The Associated Press - Published on July 26, 2016Read moreTrulieve, the approved organization in northwest Florida, is set to open a dispensary in Tallahassee on Tuesday, one week after being given dispensing authorization by Florida’s health department.
Florida Completes First Home Delivery of Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on July 25, 2016Read moreThe legislature gave limited approval to MMJ in 2014, with many expecting it to be available early in 2015. The process, though, got bogged down by delays.