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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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Lawmakers Push to Expand Medical Marijuana Access in Kentucky 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 3, 2025
Kentucky lawmakers are taking steps to broaden access to medical marijuana, following the state’s recent legalization of its use for certain medical conditions. A new bill aims to simplify the process for patients by allowing them to obtain medical cannabis directly from licensed dispensaries without the need for a physician’s certification. Advocates argue this change
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Hawaii Senators Push for Major Medical Marijuana Reform 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- March 27, 2025
Hawaii’s medical marijuana program may soon see significant changes as state senators propose sweeping reforms. The new legislation aims to expand patient access by allowing doctors to recommend cannabis for any condition they deem appropriate, rather than limiting it to a specific list of ailments. This move comes as part of a broader effort to
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Idaho Lawmakers Consider Medical Marijuana Legalization 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- March 17, 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Idaho lawmakers have opened discussions on the potential legalization of medical marijuana. The traditionally conservative state, known for its strict stance on cannabis, is now exploring the possibility of joining the majority of U.S. states that have already legalized medical marijuana use. According to a recent report by the
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Swinburne Launches $688K Study into Medicinal Cannabis 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- March 4, 2025
Swinburne University of Technology has embarked on a groundbreaking five-year investigation into medicinal cannabis, supported by a $688,000 grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Led by psychopharmacologist Dr. Thomas Arkell, the study aims to address critical gaps in Australia’s medicinal cannabis framework and its applications. The research will focus on three
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