Medical Cannabis News

Legal Weed Faces Hurdles in Iconic New York Town Over Proximity to Church. Maybe the first place in New York you’d expect to find a legal cannabis store would be Woodstock — the artsy upstate town synonymous with Bob Dylan, The Band and the legendary ‘69 music fest. But it hasn’t exactly worked out

Legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida will be an ecological disaster in ways voters may not fully comprehend. Growing marijuana has a carbon footprint that easily exceeds most polluting industries. Colorado State University researchers write that the greenhouse gas emissions of Colorado’s

Legislation divides state’s conservative senators. On a 36-10 vote, the North Carolina Senate passed sweeping legislation Monday evening that would allow for the use of medical marijuana while strictly regulating hemp-derived consumables. Senator Tom McInnis (R- Cumberland, Moore ) said he had no

Ohio Issues Provisional Licenses to Expedite Transition to Adult-Use Cannabis Sales. Ohio’s issuance of provisional licenses supports a smooth transition to adult-use sales. According to the Ohio Department of Commerce, dual-use provisional licenses are placeholders until full compliance; there is

Georgetown's Revised Ordinance on Recreational Marijuana Businesses Faces Town Council Review. The first reading of Georgetown's ordinance dealing with recreational marijuana businesses will get another attempt at Monday night's town council meeting. At the meeting held on June 10th, the ordinance

Medical Cannabis Transforms Life for Mother Battling Multiple Health Conditions. Jardine McMillan was given pregabalin for pain relating to hypermobility syndrome but says it left her "numb" and "depressed" - now she has a private prescription for medical cannabis. A woman who was in so much pain

New Study Highlights Therapeutic Benefits of Medical Marijuana for Older Adults. A new study on the effects of medical marijuana on older adults finds that cannabis-based products can offer various therapeutic benefits. The authors also noted significant reductions in pain severity and interference

North Carolina’s Senate has approved legislation aiming to legalize medical cannabis, putting the state a step closer to becoming the 39th to do so. On Thursday, the Senate voted by 33-9 to approve legislation that would enable patients with a ‘debilitating medical condition’ to access medical

Arizona Medical Marijuana User Denounces Federal Restrictions on Firearm Ownership. I use cannabis legally in Arizona for pain relief. Yet the federal government says I cannot purchase or own a firearm. I got a medical marijuana card in 2016 as a last resort. I was not a pot smoker and never had

Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana-Related Convictions, Advocates Push for Further Criminal Justice Reform. Criminal justice reform supporters in Maryland are calling for further action from Gov. Wes Moore, who this week signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 marijuana-related

North Carolina Senate Pushes Medical Marijuana Legalization in Surprising Bill Amendment. The North Carolina Senate added an amendment to an existing hemp regulations bill that would legalize medical marijuana on Wednesday. Lawmakers in the N.C. Senate are pushing to legalize medical marijuana again

There are a few ways marijuana can still get you arrested in Ohio even after its legalization. According to WKBN, although marijuana can be grown for personal use and possessed, there are the limitations: You may not possess more than 2.5 ounces (approximately 70 grams) of marijuana in any form