MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Texas Set to Expand Medical Marijuana Access as Hemp Ban Looms 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 30, 2025
Texas lawmakers are on the verge of significantly expanding the state’s medical marijuana program, even as a sweeping ban on hemp-derived THC products is poised to take effect. House Bill 46, which has passed both legislative chambers and now awaits final approval, would allow patients with chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, terminal illness, and those in
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Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney Targets D.C. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 15, 2025
Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and a controversial Trump appointee, is shaking up the city’s cannabis industry by threatening federal enforcement against medical marijuana dispensaries operating legally under local laws. In a letter to Green Theory, a licensed dispensary, Martin warned that despite city approval, federal law still prohibits
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Nebraska Sheriffs, AG Oppose Medical Marijuana Bill Amid Voter Backing 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 8, 2025
Fifteen Nebraska sheriffs, joined by the state Attorney General Mike Hilgers, have signed a letter opposing new legislation that would regulate medical marijuana, despite strong voter support for legalization last November. The letter, also endorsed by police association leaders, argues that the proposed bill-LB 677-would dangerously expand marijuana access and fuel the black market, calling
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South Carolina’s Medical Marijuana Bill Faces Uphill Battle as Session Nears End 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 1, 2025
South Carolina remains one of only eight states without any legal form of medical marijuana, and the proposed Compassionate Care Act is facing tough odds as the legislative session nears its end. The bill, known formally as Senate Bill 53, would allow doctors to prescribe regulated cannabis products like edibles, oils, and balms to patients
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Louisiana Expands Medical Marijuana Access with Seven New Laws in 2025 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 22, 2025
Louisiana’s medical marijuana landscape has seen major reforms in 2025, with seven new laws broadening access and protections for patients. The latest legislation allows out-of-state patients with qualifying conditions to obtain medical cannabis from Louisiana dispensaries, while also granting legal immunity to program participants. Nurse practitioners and medical psychologists can now recommend medical marijuana, expanding
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Strict Zoning Leaves Newport’s Medical Marijuana Hopes in Limbo 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 14, 2025
Despite overwhelming voter support for medical marijuana dispensaries in Newport, Kentucky, state regulations have left the city with virtually nowhere to put them. At a recent city meeting, officials revealed that only four tiny areas in Newport meet the state’s strict 1,000-foot buffer rule from schools and daycares, and even those spots are either already
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