ABC NewsFrom ABC NewsLouisianaMedical Marijuana Cleared for Release to Louisiana PatientsMedical marijuana is expected to start reaching select dispensaries in Louisiana on Aug. 6.August 2, 2019Industry HeadlinesU.S. Growing Largest Crop of Marijuana for Research in 5 YearsThe National Institute on Drug Abuse said it plans to grow 2,000 kilograms (4,409 pounds) this year at the University of Mississippi.July 12, 2019Legislation and RegulationLegal Marijuana Industry Had Banner Year in 2018The global market exploded and cannabis pushed its way further into the financial and cultural mainstream.December 28, 2018Legislation and RegulationFlorida Voters Approve Amendment to Restore Right to Vote for Felons Who Have Served Their TimeMore than 1 million previously convicted felons have had their right to vote restored in Florida.November 7, 2018PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Issues 13 New Permits to Medical Marijuana GrowersThe Health Department has named the chosen entities that will bring the total number of growers and processors in the state to 25, the most currently allowed under Pennsylvania's medical marijuana law.July 31, 2018Legislation and RegulationDry Leaf Medical Marijuana Available to Pennsylvanians Aug. 1Medical marijuana in dry leaf and flower form will be available to registered patients in Pennsylvania for the first time, beginning Aug. 1.July 30, 2018OhioMedical Marijuana Clinics Begin to Open in Columbus, OhioDoctors at the clinics will help patients sign up for Ohio's new medical cannabis system.June 15, 2018Legislation and RegulationArkansas Court Hears Case Over Medical Marijuana PermitsAn attorney for a company that unsuccessfully applied for a license to grow medical marijuana called the permitting process "flawed and corrupt."June 8, 2018Legislation and RegulationOklahoma Group Supports Medical Marijuana But Opposes Bill to Legalize ItVote No OK SQ788 is a non-profit organization against State Question 788.May 21, 2018Legislation and RegulationRhode Island Introduces New Bill to Legalize MarijuanaSen. Joshua Miller, a Democrat, introduced the bill Wednesday.May 17, 2018Page 1 of 3Next Page