All posts tagged "medical marijuana"

Politics

Duterte Jokes About Using Medical Marijuana Amid Philippines Drug War

President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines claimed to use medical marijuana, then pulled back a few...

Medical

South Korea’s Proposed Medical Marijuana Law Is Big Pharma-Friendly

South Korea is on the way to becoming the first place in eastern Asia to allow...

Legal

FDA Chief: Marijuana Not Likely Recognized for Medical Value, But Will be Legalized

Is victory imminent in the War on Drugs?

Medical

Maryland Sees Flood of Consolidation Deals

Outside firms are taking over state-licensed businesses despite prohibitions.

Politics

Two Major Marijuana Reform Bills Filed in Texas

The 2019 legislative session will see two bills designed to improve cannabis laws in Texas.  

Medical

Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Program May Be On Its Last Legs

Now that legal cannabis is established in Oregon, the number of people enrolled in the state’s...

Joint Opinions

Willie Nelson Might Be the Most Important Marijuana User 

Nelson set to get award at the Emerald Cup, which will rename its awards in the...

Medical

Medical Marijuana Wins in Utah

Cannabis wins in conservative state, but more needs to happen for patients to be able to...

Medical

Missouri Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Missourians suffering from serious illnesses will be able to work with their doctor to see if...

Politics

Illinois Gov. Election Could Determine How Quickly the State Legalizes Pot

The Democratic challenger in Illinois' gubernatorial race supports legal cannabis.

Economics

The New Legal Global Cannabis Supply Chain

Cannabis has become a global industry, but where is commercial cannabis going and where is it...

Medical

Patients: Utah’s Medical Marijuana ‘Compromise’ Proposal Is Terrible

Patient-advocacy groups slam governor-approved marijuana bill as  an unworkable stunt

Medical

Why the Best Marijuana Legalization Law Yet is in North Dakota

Unlike Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California, and everyone else to come before, Measure 3 in conservative North...

Politics

2018 Midterm Election Guide: 4 States Consider Cannabis Reforms

In the Nov. 6 midterm election, Michigan and North Dakota are considering general cannabis legalization measures,...

Medical

Indiana Legislative Panel Rules Out Medical Marijuana

Regardless of the panel’s decision legislator plans to bring medical marijuana forward in 2019.

Joint Opinions

Edibles Bans Are Based on Paranoia

Infused marijuana products are facing stricter regulations than other substances that can be more harmful.

Politics

The U.K. Approves Prescriptions for Medical Marijuana Products

Physicians in the United Kingdom will be able to legally prescribe medical marijuana products, only oils...

Economics

Oklahoma Has Approved One Dispensary For Every 12 Patients So Far

Oklahoma’s new medical marijuana program has no restrictions on the number of dispensaries they’ll approve. In...

Politics

Jamaica Begins Exporting Medical Marijuana Products to Canada

Long famous for its contraband product, Jamaica has just dispatched its first shipment of cannabis oil...

Legal

Legalization Foe Claims Medical Marijuana Leads to Fentanyl

Reports of fentanyl-laced marijuana have largely been debunked, but the head of one of Amerca's most...