MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Cannabis Employment and Medical Expansion Bills 0

Massachusetts legislators are moving forward with two major cannabis reform measures aimed at expanding patient access and strengthening worker protections. One bill, sponsored by Rep. Michael Soter (R), would add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder to the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis, while also ensuring military veterans with VA documentation

Texas to Expand Medical Marijuana Program Sept. 1, but Hemp Debate Stalls 0

Starting September 1, Texas will see a significant expansion of its medical marijuana program under House Bill 46. The law increases the number of licensed dispensaries from three to fifteen and allows satellite locations, making cannabis more accessible under the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP). Physicians will also be permitted to prescribe inhalers and vape

Court Backs Florida Medical Cannabis Patients’ Gun Rights 0

In a major federal appeals court decision, Florida medical cannabis patients won a significant victory for Second Amendment rights. On August 20, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that individuals registered with Florida’s medical marijuana program cannot be automatically denied the right to purchase or possess firearms solely based on their medicinal cannabis

Texas Expands Medical Marijuana Access with More Qualifying Conditions 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- August 14, 2025
Texas has broadened its medical cannabis program, allowing more patients with chronic pain and serious conditions to qualify for treatment under the state’s low-THC framework. Unlike recreational markets, Texas restricts products to less than 0.5% THC and limits prescribing to registered physicians, with dispensing tightly regulated. Patients won’t find smokable flower; instead, approved options include
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Eight Emerging Uses for Medical Cannabis: A 2025 Overview 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- August 7, 2025
Medical cannabis is gaining traction for treating a diverse range of health conditions, bolstered by loosening regulations and evolving medical research. As of August 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is moving toward reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, although the process remains incomplete. Despite ongoing federal restrictions, cannabis is
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Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Workers’ Comp Coverage for Medical Marijuana 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- August 5, 2025
A new bill introduced in Pennsylvania aims to require employers to reimburse injured workers for medical cannabis prescribed under the state’s medical marijuana program. Sponsored by Rep. David Delloso (D), the proposal would cover up to $250 per month and a maximum of $3,000 annually for qualifying patients, offering an alternative to opioids for pain
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