Jason Laine

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Program Sees Record Sales, Potential Expansion on the Horizon 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 22, 2024
Arkansas’s medical marijuana industry is thriving, with sales surpassing $1 billion since the first dispensary opened in May 2019. In 2023 alone, patients spent a record $283 million on medical cannabis, demonstrating the program’s significant growth and demand. As the industry continues to expand, pending litigation and a potential ballot measure could further increase access
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Decline in Pediatric ER Visits Linked to New Virginia Cannabis Law 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- May 19, 2024
RICHMOND, VA — Recent data indicates a significant decrease in the number of pediatric emergency room visits due to cannabis exposure following the enactment of a new Virginia law. The legislation, aimed at tightening regulations around cannabis products, appears to be yielding positive results in protecting children from accidental ingestion and related health issues. A
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Kentucky Prepares for Medical Marijuana with Local Regulation Plans 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 13, 2024
As Kentucky moves toward the legalization of medical marijuana in 2025, cities in Kenton County are proactively determining their local regulations. The initiative follows the statewide change in policy which allows medical marijuana to provide relief for various medical conditions. City officials are now tasked with deciding whether to permit dispensaries within their jurisdictions and
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Georgia Braces for Eased Marijuana Restrictions 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- May 9, 2024
Georgia is poised at the threshold of a historic policy shift as the Biden Administration considers reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. This move, which would significantly lessen federal restrictions on marijuana, marks a potential turning point in its classification— a status unchanged for over five decades. The reclassification
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