728 x 90



  • NY Expands Medical Marijuana Program, Allow Deliveries

    NY Expands Medical Marijuana Program, Allow Deliveries0

    The state’s Department of Health says Tuesday that it will soon allow nurse practitioners to authorize the drug for patients, and allow dispensaries to make deliveries to help patients who cannot leave their homes. Additionally, the state will consider whether to make chronic pain a condition eligible for marijuana, and begin plans for more dispensaries

    READ MORE
  • Number of medical marijuana patients reaches new high

    Number of medical marijuana patients reaches new high0

    There are 100,000 certified medical marijuana patients in Massachusetts, the highest number of patients using medical marijuana since the drug was legalized for medical purposes in 2012.  The number of patients using medical marijuana has grown steadily during the pandemic, thanks in part to temporary regulatory changes that allowed new medical marijuana patients to have

    READ MORE
  • North Carolina Senate Revives Medical Marijuana Legalization Efforts

    North Carolina Senate Revives Medical Marijuana Legalization Efforts0

    In a significant move, the North Carolina Senate has revived efforts to legalize medical marijuana by adding an amendment to an existing hemp regulations bill. The amendment, introduced on Wednesday, aims to provide a legal framework for the medical use of marijuana, aligning with broader national trends towards cannabis reform. The legislative push comes after

    READ MORE
  • North Carolina Senate Pushes Forward Medical Marijuana Bill with Recreational Ban

    North Carolina Senate Pushes Forward Medical Marijuana Bill with Recreational Ban0

    In a significant legislative move, the North Carolina Senate has advanced a stringent medical marijuana bill to the House, seeking final approval as the 2024 session nears its end. This marks the third consecutive year the Senate has passed such a bill, each time with bipartisan support. However, previous efforts have stalled in the House.

    READ MORE
  • North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill, Uncertain Future in House

    North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill, Uncertain Future in House0

    In a significant legislative move, the North Carolina Senate has passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana, a measure that now faces an uncertain fate in the House. The bill, which includes stringent regulations on hemp-derived products, aims to provide relief to patients with specific medical conditions. Proponents argue it offers a compassionate solution for

    READ MORE
  • North Carolina Eyes Compromise on Medical Marijuana Legislation

    North Carolina Eyes Compromise on Medical Marijuana Legislation0

    In a strategic move, North Carolina legislators are considering merging the medical marijuana bill with a measure regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD. Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger highlighted ongoing bicameral discussions aimed at advancing Senator Bill Rabon’s medical marijuana legislation alongside hemp regulatory proposals. This innovative approach, intended for this legislative session, seeks to

    READ MORE