Georgia Expands Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis Products
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation into law expanding patients’ access to state-qualified medical cannabis products. Senate Bill 220: The Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act replaces all statutory references to “low THC oil” with “medical cannabis.” It removes the existing five percent THC cap on cannabis products; instead permitting patients to “possess a product […]
It’s ‘About Damn Time’ The Federal Government Catches Up To Voters On Marijuana Legalization, Congresswoman Says
Members of Congress joined activists at a press conference on Wednesday to highlight the need for further federal marijuana policy reform beyond the incremental cannabis rescheduling process that the Trump administration is undertaking. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), a co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, pointed strong public support for broader marijuana legalization. “Millions of people […]
As federal regulations change, see Maryland’s key marijuana statistics
The Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the recognition and medical use of marijuana April 23, according to a press release from the Department of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs. “This rescheduling action allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with […]
DEA Initiates New Medical Cannabis Business Registrations Following Federal Rescheduling
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to launch new registration forms for state-licensed medical cannabis manufacturing, distribution, and testing businesses. This initiative follows the federal rescheduling of medical cannabis, aiming to provide these entities with federal protections, as reported by Marijuana Moment. This development expands upon an existing registration framework for dispensaries, reflecting ongoing […]
Indiana Lawmaker Prepares Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill for 2027 Legislative Session
Proposed Indiana Medical Cannabis Legislation Indiana State Senator Mike Bohacek (R) is developing legislation aimed at legalizing Indiana medical cannabis for the state’s 2027 legislative session. This initiative follows the federal government’s reclassification of cannabis and aligns with previous statements from Indiana Governor Mike Braun, who indicated openness to medical cannabis legalization if public safety […]
NC lawmakers debate vaping, hemp and tobacco changes
If your Uber or Lyft smells like marijuana, police and companies say to get out and report it. But from the back seat, it’s not that simple. Erin Hooley TNS North Carolina’s cannabis and nicotine laws are a grab bag. And lawmakers have been trying for years to come to an agreement on how to […]
Georgia medical cannabis bill signed into law
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bipartisan measure Tuesday that rebrands “low THC oil” as medical cannabis and significantly expands the rules for patients in Georgia. The measure significantly increases the potency of medical cannabis and expands the list of conditions that qualify patients for the drug. What is SB 220? What we know: […]
Georgia Legalizes Medical Cannabis Vaping, Replaces Restrictive THC Cap
This article was updated May 14 to exclude two qualifying conditions in the House-passed version of the bill that were omitted in the final version signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. Georgia’s tightly controlled medical cannabis program is now set up to become one of the most meaningful growth markets for patients and businesses in the […]
New York’s legal weed sales top $5M a day — but illegal market could be 10 times larger
It’s a record high. New York State’s daily legal weed sales topped $5 million for the first time in history, new data showed — but experts estimated illicit sales could be a whopping 10 times higher. Daily sales averaged $5.14 million in April up from $4.85 million in March, $4.76 million in February and $4.4 […]
Georgia Governor Signs Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access By Allowing Vaping And Adding New Qualifying Conditions
Georgia’s governor has signed a bill to expand medical marijuana access in the state. SB 220, which Gov. Brian Kemp (R) approved on Tuesday, will add new qualifying conditions for the program, allow patients to vaporize medical cannabis and change THC potency limits, among other reforms. Under the legislation, patients with lupus will be allowed […]
Indiana lawmaker working on legislation for 2027 to legalize medical marijuana | Politics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An Indiana lawmaker will bring up a bill in the state’s next legislative session that would legalize medical marijuana. Republican Sen. Mike Bohacek said the Hoosier state needs to “consider a feasible marijuana policy that would be the most helpful to Hoosiers and the economy.” The legislation would also create parameters for […]
Indiana Board Of Pharmacy Discusses Federal Marijuana Rescheduling’s Impact On State Policy
If board members object to a federal change, they must publicly issue their reasons and allow for a hearing process before any state action moves forward. By Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana lawmakers could soon revisit debates over medical marijuana legalization, but state officials say it remains unclear when—or if—federal marijuana reclassification will formally […]