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Opioid Dependency Rejected as Condition for Medical Marijuana Use in Rhode Island

The state Department of Health said chronic pain—the reason people are prescribed the potentially-addictive drugs—is already a qualifying condition for the program.

Oregon Senate Votes to Freeze Cultivation Licenses, House Committee Debates Veterans’ Access to Cannabis: Week in Review

The Oregon Senate has voted in favor of not issuing new production licenses to marijuana growers for two years.

Which U.S. States Are Poised to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Next?

We take a look at seven states that are getting close to pushing legalization across the finish line.

New Hampshire Senate Approves Bill to Allow Home Cultivation of Medical Cannabis

HB 364 will now head back to the House, where it passed in a voice vote last month; if the House concurs with the Senate version, it will be sent to the desk of Gov. Chris Sununu.

Mayor Muriel Bowser Unveils Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales in D.C.

Under current law, residents can legally grow and possess small amounts of cannabis, but they cannot legally purchase it.

Legalizing Cannabis in Connecticut Passes Crucial Committee

Legalizing recreational cannabis use is a significant priority of Gov. Ned Lamont.

Congress Discusses Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana

A House subcommittee held a legislative hearing April 30 to discuss three separate bills.

'Social Equity' Applicants Are Still Waiting For Their Cannabis Licenses in Los Angeles

The City Council voted to open the application window by early September. But many social equity candidates say they can't afford to keep waiting.

Hawaii Marijuana Decriminalization Measure Passes Final Vote

The bill passed a final vote by both the state House and Senate and now moves to Gov. David Ige for his signature.

State Regulators Plan to Launch Recreational Marijuana Market in Michigan This Fall

State regulators plan to begin accepting applications for recreational marijuana shops in the fall of 2019.

Missouri Health Department Continues to Work on Medical Marijuana Application and Scoring Criteria

The medical marijuana division has been holding meetings with panels on each of the 10 different criteria outlined in the amendment allowing medical marijuana in the state.

Massachusetts Regulators Hope to Give Minority Entrepreneurs Exclusive Access to Delivery Licenses

A recent vote would grant social equity applicants a 24-month window of exclusivity on the new license type.

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