In a surprise move, Puerto Rico’s Governor Alejandro García Padilla signed an executive order legalizing the use of medical marijuana in the U.S. territory. The order, which was heavily debated in Puerto Rico since 2013 but never put to a public vote, went into immediate effect. The Caribbean island joins 23 other U.S. states in […]
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Cannabusiness: Seamless for Medical Marijuana Delivery Is Here
GreenRush, a San Mateo-based startup, is debuting an online platform that allows patients to search for products in nearby dispensaries based on their current location or by entering a specific address Read article here: High Times
Governor of Puerto Rico Signs Executive Order to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla of Puerto Rico signed an executive order yesterday legalizing medical marijuana in the U.S. territory. The order enables the Puerto Rican Health Department to authorize the use of marijuana and its derivatives for medical purposes. The Health Secretary now has three months to produce a report etching out the details of […]
Congress Will Not Allow VA Doctors to Discuss Medical Marijuana with Patients
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives gathered on Capitol Hill to hash out the details of an amendment to a bill, which would have allowed physicians working with the Veterans Administration to recommend medical marijuana to their patients. Unfortunately, it did… Read article here: High Times
TODAY: U.S. House Voting on Bipartisan Amendment Allowing Veterans Administration (VA) Doctors to Discuss Medical Use of Marijuana
36 States Allow Use of Some Form of Marijuana for Medical Reasons, but VA Doctors Prohibited from Recommending Medical Marijuana to Patients Amendment Comes as Support for Medical Marijuana Increases in Congress As early as this afternoon the U.S. House could vote on an amendment that would allow doctors that work for the Veterans Administration […]
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in New York to Expedite Access to Medical Marijuana for Critically Ill Patients
Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried and Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Join as Co-Sponsors Patients & Families Rally in Albany to Demand Emergency Access Before More Loved Ones Die Albany– Patients, family members and activists stood with legislators today as they announced the introduction of Assembly bill A.7060 that would direct the […]
New York Bill to Create Emergency Access to Medical Marijuana
Patients & Families Hold Press Conference in Albany as Bill Reviewed by Assembly Health Committee The 2014 limited medical marijuana law leaves many New Yorkers continuing to suffer from severe and debilitating conditions that could be made better by use of marijuana under medical supervision. As the Compassionate Care Act (CCA) will not take effect […]
Alabama: Legislative Gatekeeper Kills Medical Marijuana Bill, Claims State Doesn’t Need It
Earlier this week, it seemed as though Alabama lawmakers were prepared to stand in support of Senate Bill 326, the most comprehensive plan to legalize cannabis for medicinal purposes in the South, when it was nearly given unanimous approval by the Alabama Senate Judiciary… Read article here: High Times
New Video Tells Powerful Story of Young Epilepsy Patient without Safe Access to Medical Marijuana
Moving Video Features Struggle and Frustration of Ohio Family That Has Run Out of Treatment Options for Their Daughter The Drug Policy Alliance and Learn Liberty have teamed up to tell the emotional story of Sophia Nazzarine, a 7-year-old girl suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy, in a new video. Between clips of Sophia singing and playing […]
2015 HIGH TIMES U.S. Cannabis Cup Denver: Medical Sativa Entries
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