Utah Senate Passes Two Competing Medical Marijuana Laws
Fri / Feb 26th
The Utah Senate has passed two medical cannabis laws that propose different approaches. SB 73, sponsored by Sen. Mark Madsen… Read More
Medical Marijuana News
In this section, you will find the latest medical marijuana news throughout the world. For a list of medical studies related to cannabis and its effect on various conditions & disorders, click here.
Canadian Medical Marijuana Patients Win Rights to Homegrown Cannabis
Thu / Feb 25th
In a landmark ruling out of British Columbia, Federal Judge Michael Phelan has determined that Health Canada’s established medical cannabis… Read More
Oregon Senate Approves Bill Allowing Cannabis Retailers to Sell Tax-Free MMJ
Wed / Feb 24th
The Oregon Senate passed a law yesterday to allow licensed recreational cannabis retailers to sell tax-free medical-grade pot to registered patients. Senate Bill… Read More
Poll Finds 74% of Ohioans Support Medical Cannabis
Tue / Feb 23rd
A press release by the Marijuana Policy Project cites a Public Policy Polling survey that found that 74 percent of… Read More
New England: The Next U.S. Region to Embrace Legalization
Tue / Feb 23rd
Though the west coast has had a lock on U.S. cannabis culture for some time, the tides are turning nationwide,… Read More
The Top Five Safety Concerns in a Cannabis Extraction Facility
Thu / Feb 18th
Cannabis extraction is a complex process, and could be considered dangerous without proper preparation. Considering the most important safety precautions for any extract… Read More
Oregon Legislature Considers Major Cannabis Changes
Tue / Feb 16th
On Monday, Oregon state lawmakers voted on some potentially serious changes to current marijuana laws. The 35-day session of the… Read More
Marijuana Policy Project Launching New MMJ Initiative in Ohio
Fri / Feb 12th
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) plans to launch a medical marijuana initiative in Ohio with new organization “Ohioans for Medical… Read More
Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Law is Stalled, But Not Dead
Fri / Feb 12th
“We need to get this done,” Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf told a crowd of supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol medical… Read More
California Lawmaker Introduces New Bill for 15 Percent Tax on MMJ
Thu / Feb 11th
Under a new bill introduced Wednesday by state Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg), called the Marijuana Value Tax Act, California would… Read More
World’s First Cannabis Business Cruise Scheduled for October, 2016
Wed / Feb 10th
Update, 9/12/16: We checked in recently to ask, but have not heard whether the cruise mentioned in this story will… Read More
Australia Set to Legalize Medical Cannabis for Clinical Trials
Wed / Feb 10th
Australian legislators have introduced a bill to Parliament that would legalize the cultivation of cannabis for medical and scientific use… Read More
WA Department of Health Does Not Support Specialty Clinics for Medical Cannabis
Wed / Feb 10th
Officials from the Washington State Department of Health issued an email this morning over the state’s medical cannabis Listserv that will surely spell… Read More
Mormon Senator Pushes Medical Cannabis Bill Despite Opposition from LDS Church
Wed / Feb 10th
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Utah proposed by Senator Mark Madsen — who is also a proud Mormon — now faces new… Read More
Florida Revises Full-Strength Medical Cannabis Bill for Terminally Ill Patients
Tue / Feb 9th
A bill that would legalize full-strength medical cannabis for those suffering from terminal illnesses was revived in the Florida legislature… Read More
Obama 2017 Budget Would Lift Restrictions on D.C. Cannabis; Give DOJ More Power
Tue / Feb 9th
President Obama has released a $4 trillion budget for 2017 that proposes Washington, D.C. be allowed to spend its tax… Read More
Shinnecock Nation Approves Plan to Cultivate and Dispense Cannabis in New York
Tue / Feb 9th
On Saturday, the Shinnecock Indian Nation’s general council voted 71% to 29% on a measure to grow and process medical… Read More
Oregon Task Force Calls for a State-Funded Cannabis Research Institute
Mon / Feb 8th
A task force of Oregon state officials, scientists, and leading physicians has called for Oregon to fund the creation of… Read More
Rhode Island Lawmakers to Review Legalization Bill
Mon / Feb 8th
This week, the Rhode Island legislature will, for the second year in a row, review a bill to legalize marijuana in… Read More
Detroit Dispensary Application Process Starts March 1
Mon / Feb 8th
Come March, Detroit dispensaries will have a 30 day window during which they can apply for a medical cannabis license to legally remain in operation,… Read More
Marley Natural Cannabis Products Now Available in California
Fri / Feb 5th
The Marley Natural cannabis brand — first announced in 2014 as part of an arrangement between reggae legend Bob Marley’s… Read More
California Passes Bill to Fix Medical Cannabis Legislative Error
Thu / Feb 4th
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that fixes an error in previous legislation that caused local… Read More
New York Medical Cannabis Access Issues Remain, Lawmaker Steps Up
Thu / Feb 4th
The number of doctors registered for New York’s medical marijuana program has more than doubled in the first month since… Read More
California’s Largest Medical Association Endorses Recreational Cannabis Initiative
Wed / Feb 3rd
The California Medical Association (CMA), the largest body representing the state’s practicing physicians, released a statement Monday in support of… Read More