A Kentucky Senate legislative committee on Tuesday voted to approve a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state. The bill, which now goes to the full Senate for consideration, would allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for patients suffering from qualifying medical conditions. The move is expected to raise millions of dollars in revenue for the state's economy, while also providing relief to patients in need.
A North Carolina legislative committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. The medical marijuana bill at the North Carolina General Assembly proposes tight rules for doctors, suppliers, and dispensaries. The bill would allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to use medical marijuana if they have a recommendation from a licensed physician.
Bipartisan House Members File Veterans medical marijuana Research Bill, With Senate Companion Up For Vote This Week. The bill would allow doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs to recommend medical marijuana in states where it is legal. The legislation would also authorize the VA to study the effects of medical marijuana on veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Pennsylvania legislators are considering everything from expanding who can get medical marijuana to full legal. As the legislative session heats up, the medical marijuana industry is looking for ways to expand access to the drug. medical marijuana dispensaries are popping up all over the state, and entrepreneurs are investing in growing operations.
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A plan to allow marijuana for medical use in North Carolina is making its way through the legislature. The bill, known as the “Compassionate Care Act,” would legalize medical marijuana for patients with debilitating medical conditions. The bill would also establish a regulatory framework for dispensaries and suppliers, and would require doctors to undergo training before prescribing medical marijuana.
Doctors and healthcare systems in Kentucky are figuring out how to navigate the governor's executive order on medical marijuana. The order allows people who have a qualifying medical condition to possess medical marijuana if they have a recommendation from a licensed physician. However, the order is vague, leaving many doctors and healthcare systems unsure of how to proceed.
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The governor of Wisconsin released his biennial budget request on Wednesday, and it again includes language to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. The proposal would allow people over the age of 21 to possess up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational use, while also expanding access to medical marijuana for patients in need.
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