New York’s New Medical Marijuana Law is the Worst in the US
On July 7, New York became the 23rd US state to legalize medical marijuana. But New Yorkers can’t light up a celebratory joint yet.
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North Carolina Governor Signs Marijuana Oil Bill Into Law
Gov. Pat McCrory says a new law he signed allowing some physicians to treat epilepsy in North Carolina using an extract from a marijuana plant could also lead to the discovery of other therapies.
New York to Become 23rd State to Legalize Medical Marijuana
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and state legislators announced Thursday that they have agreed on a path forward to legalize medical marijuana in the state.
Chris Christie Slams Medical Marijuana, Calls It a Front For Legalization
The New Jersey Governor says that he sees no real demand for medical marijuana.
Florida Governor Signs ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Medical Marijuana Bill
Law will allow some residents to use low-potency pot for epilepsy and cancer treatment
Nikki Haley Signs Medical Marijuana Bill Into Law
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) signed the Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Treatment Research Act into law Monday
USDA Blocks Georgia from Implementing Food Stamp Drug Testing Law
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has told the state of Georgia that its new law requiring some food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing violates federal policy. The state cannot implement the law, federal officials said Tuesday.
Minnesota’s Medical Marijuana Battle Is Far From Over
Medical marijuana patients, advocates and supporters delivered flowers to Minn. Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday, protesting legislation they say falls far too short.
Gov. Dayton Signs Medical Marijuana Bill Into Law
Minnesota joined the ranks of 21 other states Thursday where marijuana is a legal medicine with a law that is one of the nation’s most restrictive.
Colorado Will Spend $10 Million Researching Marijuana’s Medical Benefits
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) signed a bill Wednesday that will fund up to $10 million for research into the medical efficacy of marijuana.
