Louisiana is now poised to become the 25th state in the nation to legalize a comprehensive medical marijuana program. Read article here: High Times
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Louisiana Set to Become 25th State to Legalize Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Program
Louisiana is now poised to become the twenty-fifth state in the nation to legalize a comprehensive medical marijuana program. Read article here: High Times
Louisiana Set to Legalize Functional Medical Marijuana Program
Although medical marijuana has been legal in Louisiana for nearly four decades, the language of the law has prevented anyone from gaining access to the herb. But that all stands to change now that the State Legislature has put its stamp of approval on a bill designed to a… Read article here: High Times
Louisiana Voters Overwhelmingly Support Medical Marijuana
The Louisiana Cannabis Association recently commissioned a poll by JMC Enterprises, revealing that a full 72% of Louisiana voters favor the legalization of medical marijuana. Key poll findings include: Louisianan voters overwhelmingly support allowing patients to receive medical marijuana. 72% agree that medical marijuana should be available for these patients and only 13% oppose such […]
Is Louisiana Preparing to Discuss Marijuana Legalization?
Louisiana is known for having some of the most cutthroat penalties against marijuana possession in the United States, but this bad reputation could become a legend of the past if lawmakers can miraculously convince legislative forces that legal weed is the right channel f… Read article here: High Times
Louisiana Governor Denies Clemency to Non-Violent Pot Offenders
Although it is predicted that Louisiana Governor BobbyJindalwill sign legislation in the coming weeks to reduce the state’s penalties for possession of marijuana, his sudden change of heart in regard to cannabis crimes may be more of a political scam tha… Read article here: High Times
Louisiana Close to Legalizing Medical Marijuana, Better Legislation than Texas
Louisiana, which is, perhaps, the most infamous state in the nation for its strictness for all things pertaining to pot, is on the verge of resurrecting a medical marijuana program that has set idle for over two decades. Read article here: High Times
Louisiana: Here’s How Opposing Sides Finally Agreed On Marijuana Legislation
Two bills aimed at softening the state’s penalties on marijuana that died last year have been resuscitated with the help of an unlikely partner: The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association. As many lawmakers have found out over the years, it can be nearly impossible to convince other legislators to support bills that are opposed by Louisiana Sheriffs. […]
Louisiana Approves Reduction in Pot Penalties
Louisiana, which has become infamous for enforcing some of the toughest laws in the United States against marijuana offenders, could experience a significant level of reform this year in the way the state prosecutes those who get busted with the herb. Read article here: High Times
Cops Cripple Minnesota and Louisiana Medical Marijuana Bills
As the people become more aware and more supportive of medical marijuana, legislators sometimes find it difficult to translate rising popular support into political will. Established lobbies representing law enforcement and other interests threatened by medical mari… High Times