Articles tagged with "legislation"
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Midwest’s Cross-Border MMJ Proposal Is ‘Absolute Lunacy,’ Poses Nationwide Threat
Ben Adlin - Published on May 16, 2017Read moreAn unusual proposal aimed at speeding access to medical cannabis could ultimately land patients in jail—and put medical programs in 29 states at risk.
Iowa Looks to Team With Minnesota for Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on May 12, 2017Read moreLawmakers are trying to work out a system allowing Iowa residents to buy cannabis oil in Minnesota, a novel system that could raise issues with the feds.
Vermont Awaits Decision From Governor on Cannabis Legalization
The Associated Press - Published on May 11, 2017Read moreThe future of legalized adult-use cannabis use in Vermont hinges on a decision by Republican Gov. Phil Scott.
New Hampshire on Verge of Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession
Ben Adlin - Published on May 11, 2017Read moreIf the bill becomes law as expected,
the Granite State will remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 3/4 oz. of cannabis.Calls Grow for Florida Special Session on Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on May 10, 2017Read moreFlorida’s House Speaker has joined the growing number of those calling for a special legislative session to finalize the state’s medical marijuana rules.
Vermont Legislature Votes to Legalize. But Will the Gov Sign It?
Gage Peake - Published on May 10, 2017Read moreVermont may become America’s ninth state to legalize the adult use of cannabis—and the first to do so via the state legislature.
Georgia’s Allen Peake Wins Medical Marijuana Expansion in Georgia
The Associated Press - Published on May 9, 2017Read moreGeorgia Gov. Nathan Deal approved an expansion of the state’s MMJ program Tuesday, adding six qualifying conditions to the state’s cannabis program.
Up in Smoke: Florida Legislature Can’t Agree on Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on May 8, 2017Read moreRules to enact Florida’s medical marijuana amendment went up in smoke on Friday after the Legislature failed to pass a bill.
Dasvidaniya, Drug Czar: Trump to Axe White House Drug Policy Office
Leafly Staff - Published on May 5, 2017Read moreThe President’s draft 2018 budget would eliminate 94% of all funding for the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Cannabis Legalization Ballot Drive Launches in Michigan
The Associated Press - Published on May 5, 2017Read moreMarijuana proponents on Friday launched a 2018 ballot drive to make Michigan the ninth state to legalize adult-use cannabis and the first in the Midwest.