Medical marijuana may soon have a new use. A bill that just passed the state senate health committee seeks to expand marijuana use for those suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Source: NYS Senate bill proposes marijuana as potential treatment for
Measure to prohibit sale of pot-infused gummy bears, lollipops or other candies — and possibly ice cream — draws objections from some marijuana industry groups. Source: Marijuana industry objects to Nevada bill limiting edibles | PV Times
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Top state lawmakers are trying to work out a system allowing Iowa residents to start buying medical marijuana oils and pills in Minnesota, a novel arrangement that could raise issues with the federal government. Source: Iowa looks to team up with Minnesota for medical marijuana
The New Hampshire Senate has backed a bill to make up to ¾ an ounce of marijuana a violation rather than a crime. This is the first time the Senate has Source: Small Amounts Of Marijuana Likely To Be Decriminalized In N.H. | New Hampshire Public Radio
Philadelphia’s mayor says Pennsylvania has the “perfect system to set up the legal recreational use” of marijuana through its controlled state liquor stores. Source: Philadelphia mayor: Legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania, sell pot at state liquor stores
As bills keep dying under pressure from the clock in the Texas Legislature, supporters of a bill to expand the use of marijuana for medical purposes are scrambling to keep it alive under pressing deadlines, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports. “As stated in our party’s platform, the Texas Democratic Party believes that cannabis policy reform […]
Ballot language was submitted to the state on Friday for approval. The petition language is awaiting approval from the Secretary of State’s Office, which will set the stage for a summer signature drive and a potential 2018 ballot proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol is behind […]
Marijuana has long been known for its psychoactive effects, which can include cognitive impairment. But new research published this week in Nature Medicine suggests the drug might affect older users very differently than young ones—at least in mice. Instead of impairing learning and memory as it does in young people, the drug appears to reverse age-related declines […]
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) has said the legislation is not “a priority for Vermont” and has not made a final decision as to whether he will sign it. The measure makes Vermont the ninth state to legalize recreational marijuana use among adults and the first to legalize through a legislative process. Other states have […]
Licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in good standing with the state of Nevada can begin selling marijuana for recreational purposes as early as July 1, the state tax board voted Monday. The Nevada Tax Commission voted 6-1 to approve temporary licenses for shops that qualify so sales can begin months before the Jan. 1 deadline for […]
