The Washington TimesWashington D.C. based news service.From The Washington TimesLegislation and RegulationMeasure to Let VA Doctors Help Vets Get Medical Marijuana Withdrawn After Agency ObjectsMedical marijuana legislation widening access for military veterans was shelved June 21 in the face of federal opposition.June 24, 2019Legislation and RegulationMedical Marijuana Bill Widening Options for Military Veterans Revived with Bipartisan SupportH.R. 1647 would “authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs.”March 13, 2019Legislation and RegulationNew Jersey Leaders Near Deal to Legalize Marijuana, Tax Sales By Weight, According to ReportsA broad agreement has tentatively been reached among leading state Democrats.February 18, 2019Legislation and RegulationSenate Appropriations Committee Urges Fewer Restrictions on Marijuana ResearchMembers of the committee filed a report last Thursday after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed a bill that would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act.July 5, 2018PennsylvaniaPittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Supports Legalizing Marijuana Within PennsylvaniaPeduto joins Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney in his message.May 14, 2018Legislation and RegulationVermont Lawmakers Consider Recreational Marijuana Bill as Legislative Year BeginsThe bill would make the state the first in the nation to legalize cannabis with its legislature rather than a voter referendum.January 3, 2018VermontVermont Governor Creates Commission to Study Legal MarijuanaThe commission will hold its first meeting on or by Oct. 1 and is expected to give the governor a report early next year containing its recommendations.September 11, 2017Legislation and RegulationHundreds Line Up Outside Nevada Marijuana Dispensaries for First Day of Adult-Use SalesRecreational cannabis became legal for consumers to purchase on July 1.July 3, 2017OhioOhioans Purchasing Michigan Medical Marijuana Ahead of Rules Being SetOhio’s medical law was approved last year and requires that dispensaries must open by September 2018.May 30, 2017Adult-Use Legalization BillBipartisan Marijuana Legalization Bill Gets Renewed Push on Capitol HillMay 21, 2017Page 1 of 2Next Page
