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Missouri Holding Public Forums Regarding Medical Marijuana Program

The Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to collect input on the rule-making process for Missouri’s medical marijuana program.

Medical Cannabis Is a High Priority in Maryland Legislature

The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee is expected to hear 18 bills regarding medical cannabis and marijuana use in the state Feb. 26.

Oklahoma House Set to Hear Proposed Regulations on Medical Marijuana

Legislation that would provide a framework for medical marijuana regulation in Oklahoma could be heard on the House floor as soon as next week.

Iowa Poll: 78% Want Medical Marijuana Program Expanded, 48% Would Allow Recreational Marijuana

The poll, sponsored by the Des Moines Register and Mediacom, found that more than three-quarters of Iowans want to make it easier for patients to use marijuana as medicine, and nearly half want to allow adult use.

Nearly 300 Michigan Towns Just Say No to Marijuana Businesses

As part of the Nov. 6 ballot proposal, communities have to take a vote to ban recreational marijuana businesses in their borders.

Montana Lawmakers Consider Bill on Legal Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients

Rep. Mary Ann Dunwell is sponsoring House Bill 445, which would make a variety of changes to the state’s medical marijuana law.

Bills to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in New Mexico Move Forward

Very different visions for legalizing recreational cannabis in the state advanced in legislative hearings Feb. 23.

New Jersey Won't See Legal Marijuana Sales Until January 2020 at Earliest, Top Lawmaker Says

Lawmakers are making progress in negotiations over a sweeping package of legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana, expand the state's medical program and overhaul the rules for expunging drug-related violations.

Marijuana Smoking Bill Rolls Along in Florida Senate

A Senate proposal that would allow patients to smoke medical marijuana is ready to go to the full Senate after the Rules Committee unanimously signed off on the measure.

New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Legal Cannabis Deal, Alaska Governor Proposes Repeal of Marijuana Control Board: Week in Review

According to local reports, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Senate President Stephen Sweeney have come to a consensus on how to tax and regulate the sale of recreational marijuana.

Illinois Lawmakers Consider Two Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Proposals

Tweaks to the state’s medical marijuana program might also come from a broader discussion on legalization.

Alaska Cannabis Industry Cites Uncertainty Under Gov. Dunleavy

Dunleavy has made new appointments to the five-member Marijuana Control Board while also planning to propose repealing its existence.

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