“This bill is a cynical effort by prohibitionists to severely roll back a policy that has been in place for two decades and that a majority of state residents support.”
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New Hampshire: Governor Signs Bills Expanding Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis, Other Changes
Under the new law, patients with insomnia and/or autism spectrum disorder are eligible to obtain medical cannabis access.
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Minnesota: Governor Signs Legislation into Law to Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower
The new law will take effect once regulations are established, in which regulators have until March 1, 2022.
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Louisiana: House-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Heads to Senate Floor
House Bill 652 reduces the penalty for the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana to a $100 fine only.
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DEA Announces Intent to License Marijuana Growing Applicants
The DEA’s website did not provide a timeline as to when it anticipates finalizing the applicants’ grow authorizations or when it plans to take actions on the dozens of remaining applications that are still pending before the agency.
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Survey: Over Two-Thirds of Medical Professionals Acknowledge That Cannabis “Can Be Used Medically
“Overwhelming majorities of patients and their providers acknowledge that cannabis is a legitimate medicine. Politicians should not be standing in their way by opposing efforts to permit health professionals from recommending cannabis to their patients…
Minnesota: Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Medical Cannabis Flower
A bicameral conference committee approved the policy change as part of a broader omnibus bill related to healthcare.
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Alabama: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Access Legislation into Law
“This measure is an important first step for Alabamans.”
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Ohio: Regulators Expand List of Conditions Eligible for Medical Cannabis
Members of the Ohio State Medical Board have approved requests to expand the list of qualifying conditions to include: arthritis, chronic migraines, and complex regional pain syndrome.
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Mississippi: Supreme Court Nullifies Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Initiative
“The most vulnerable Mississippians will continue to be denied safe access to a therapy that could offer them significant relief from severely debilitating conditions.”
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