Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
JANUARY 2, 2024
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Executive Action Can Close the Medical Cannabis Access Gap for Veterans
Americans for Safe Access
MARCH 16, 2021
Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access. For example, veterans who rely on the U.S.
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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure
NORML
MARCH 13, 2020
Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills.
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Pediatric Medical Cannabis Access in Schools
Americans for Safe Access
OCTOBER 21, 2020
A national perspective on safe access for students. At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. This means we believe that patients who medicate with cannabis should receive treatment equal to that of patients who medicate with any other drug.
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South Carolina: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Legislation
NORML
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
South Carolina is one of only a dozen states that has yet to implement a comprehensive medical cannabis access program. The post South Carolina: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.
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Updated: More States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak
NORML
APRIL 3, 2020
In recent days, numerous states have taken steps to ensure that state-licensed cannabis facilities are explicitly permitted to maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. ” Below is a summary of the policies currently in place governing retail cannabis access during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Oklahoma: Governor Vetoes Measure Expanding Medical Cannabis Access, Reducing Possession Penalties
NORML
MAY 22, 2020
Kevin Stitt has vetoed legislation, House Bill 3288 , which sough to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis and make other amendments to the state’s marijuana laws. Republic Gov.
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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses
NORML
APRIL 22, 2020
“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.
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Study: Medical Cannabis Access Associated with Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims
NORML
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
The enactment of state-specific medical cannabis access laws is associated with a decline in workers’ compensation claims, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. Authors reported that legal cannabis access was associated with a nearly seven percent decline in workers’ compensation claims.
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Louisiana: House Lawmakers Advance Measures to Greatly Expand Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
MAY 19, 2020
House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved two bills to amend the state’s medical marijuana program in a manner that significantly expands patients’ access to cannabis products. The measure establishes regulations permitting the home delivery of medical cannabis products to registered patients.
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Americans for Safe Access Calls for Compassionate Leadership Amid DEA Hearing Delay on Cannabis Rescheduling
Americans for Safe Access
AUGUST 27, 2024
. — In light of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) announcement to schedule a hearing on the rescheduling of cannabis, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) emphasizes the urgent need for compassionate leadership in Congress to advocate for the rights of medical cannabis patients.
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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients
Americans for Safe Access
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.
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South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
JANUARY 25, 2024
South Dakota voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure legalizing medical cannabis access in 2020. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.
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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Provide Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
“Marijuana access is long overdue for Mississippi’s patients,” NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said. The post Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Provide Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.
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Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products
NORML
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2020. The post Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products appeared first on NORML.
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Lawmakers In Several States Consider Enacting or Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
MARCH 11, 2021
As state lawmakers actively consider and advance medical cannabis-related proposals forward, here's a breakdown of progressing legislative efforts thus far and where they stand in key states across the country. The post Lawmakers In Several States Consider Enacting or Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.
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Nebraska: District Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Access Initiatives
NORML
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The post Nebraska: District Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Access Initiatives appeared first on NORML. “To prevail in this action, the plaintiff and Secretary had to show that more than 3,463 signatures on the Legalization Petition and 3,357 signatures on the Regulatory Petition are invalid.
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California Celebrates 25 Years of Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Today, the majority of US states regulate medical cannabis access and 18 have legalized adult use. The post California Celebrates 25 Years of Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. The post California Celebrates 25 Years of Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.
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Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use
NORML
MARCH 24, 2021
The post Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.
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Kentucky Becomes the 38th State to Enact Comprehensive Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
MARCH 31, 2023
"For years, Kentuckians have been calling for medical cannabis legalization and now they will have the freedom to safely access regulated, therapeutic products right here at home," said Matthew Bratcher, Executive Director of Kentucky NORML.
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Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients
NORML
JULY 1, 2021
Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up.
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Nebraska: Voters to Decide on Medical Cannabis Access Measures
NORML
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Statewide polling indicates that between 70 percent and 80 percent of Nebraskans support legalizing medical marijuana access. The post Nebraska: Voters to Decide on Medical Cannabis Access Measures appeared first on NORML.
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Kentucky: Lawmakers Approve Medical Cannabis Access Legislation
NORML
MARCH 30, 2023
Members of the House and Senate have approved legislation, Senate Bill 47, regulating the production and dispensing of cannabis products to authorized patients. The post Kentucky: Lawmakers Approve Medical Cannabis Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.
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Americans for Safe Access’ ISO 17065: THE STANDARD FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES
Americans for Safe Access
APRIL 20, 2021
American’s for Safe Access has achieved accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 ( Certificate #5284.01 ) standard for certifying bodies through it’s PFC program, making it the first compliance program to obtain international accreditation specifically for the cannabis industry.
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House Passes Bipartisan Bill Facilitating Clinical Cannabis Research, Allowing Scientists to Access State-Approved Marijuana Products
NORML
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The reality that most high-schoolers have easier access to cannabis than do our nation’s top scientists is the height of absurdity and an indictment of the current system.”. “These common-sense regulatory changes are necessary and long overdue.
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Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
JANUARY 15, 2021
The post Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. It is regrettable that this organization would go on record in attempting to nullify the vote of a supermajority of Mississippi voters.”.
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Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services
NORML
MARCH 8, 2022
Sixty-eight percent of Americans say that Congress should pass legislation so that marijuana businesses can "access banking services and products in states" where it is legal. The post Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services appeared first on NORML.
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Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access
NORML
APRIL 22, 2024
Patient access and rights must take precedence over expediency.” The post Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access appeared first on NORML.
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South Dakotans Green-Light Marijuana Legalization and Medical Access
NORML
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
The post South Dakotans Green-Light Marijuana Legalization and Medical Access appeared first on NORML. South Dakotans have delivered a crippling blow to those who favored the status quo of marijuana prohibition in the Mount Rushmore State by simultaneously passing a pair of ballot initiatives.
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Amid Recent Cannabis Recalls, Americans for Safe Access Release Consumer Safety Guide
Americans for Safe Access
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
For Immediate Release: September 5, 2024 AMID RECENT CANNABIS RECALLS, AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS RELEASES CRITICAL REPORT: "What’s in Your Cannabis? A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety" Washington, D.C. A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety.
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Alabama: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Access Legislation into Law
NORML
MAY 17, 2021
The post Alabama: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Access Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML. “This measure is an important first step for Alabamans.".
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What would my family have done without Americans for Safe Access?
Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 23, 2023
Some of you may know me through the cannabis industry, but you may not know what brought me here and how Americans for Safe Access changed my family’s lives. We learned online about parents successfully utilizing cannabis treatments; many of them were moving their families to states with medical cannabis programs.
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Minnesota: Patients’ Access to Herbal Cannabis Products Begins March 1
NORML
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
NORML has long opined that patients must have access to cannabis flowers, stating: "Orally administered non-herbal forms of cannabis possess delayed onset and their effects are far less predictable than those of herbal cannabis.
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Georgia: Governor Signs Legislation into Law Expanding Access to Low-THC Medical Cannabis
NORML
MAY 10, 2021
State regulators are expected in the coming months to award licenses to eligible applicants to begin cultivating cannabis and manufacturing oil extract products. The post Georgia: Governor Signs Legislation into Law Expanding Access to Low-THC Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
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New Legislation Would Permit Marijuana Businesses to Access COVID-19 Relief
NORML
APRIL 23, 2020
Currently, the SBA is prohibited from engaging with cannabis businesses due to federal marijuana criminalization. In the majority of jurisdictions that regulate cannabis marketplaces, state policymakers have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-being of the patient community. Perlmutter.
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House Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Bill Facilitating Clinical Cannabis Research, Allowing Scientists to Access State-Approved Marijuana Products
NORML
APRIL 4, 2022
The reality that nearly one-half of US adults have legal access to these multitude of cannabis products, but our nation’s top scientists do not, is the height of absurdity and it is an indictment of the current system.”.
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Texas: House Lawmakers Advance Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Cannabis Products
NORML
APRIL 11, 2023
"Passage of this legislation will provide qualified patients with a state-sanctioned option to access a therapy that has proven to offer significant benefits." The post Texas: House Lawmakers Advance Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.
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New Hampshire: Governor Signs Laws Significantly Expanding Medical Cannabis Access
NORML
AUGUST 6, 2024
It is appropriate that health care providers possess the same freedom to make medical cannabis-related decisions as they do when choosing to authorize other therapeutic options for their patients.
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Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Impact on Homegrown4Heroes: A Setback in Safe Access to Cannabis for Veterans
Americans for Safe Access
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Guest Blog: by Jennifer Douglas, Founder Homegrown4Heroes In recent months, the cannabis community supporting veterans through Homegrown4Heroes (HG4H) has faced an unprecedented challenge. The hurricane struck at a critical point in the cultivation season, wiping out an estimated 70% of HG4H’s projected harvest.
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South Dakota: Legislative Committee Votes to Rescind Home Grow Rights From State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law
NORML
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Nearly 70 percent of voters decided in favor of the ballot Measure (Measure 26) last November, which allows patients to either obtain cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries or to grow it themselves.
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The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi
NORML
JANUARY 19, 2022
Despite numerous setbacks and the Governor’s threat to veto, Mississippi Senators have confidently advanced the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which would legalize medical marijuana in the Magnolia State. The post The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi appeared first on NORML.
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District of Columbia: Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access Enacted Into Law
NORML
MARCH 23, 2023
"Members of the DC City government continue to prioritize policies that both advance and protect the freedoms of responsible cannabis consumers. The post District of Columbia: Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access Enacted Into Law appeared first on NORML.
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Study: Licensed Cannabis Retailers Not Providing Access to Underage Patrons
NORML
MAY 27, 2022
The post Study: Licensed Cannabis Retailers Not Providing Access to Underage Patrons appeared first on NORML. Investigators concluded: “[T]here was 100% compliance with the ID policy to keep underage patrons from purchasing marijuana directly from licensed outlets.
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Bipartisan Effort to Improve Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis Introduced in Congress
NORML
APRIL 6, 2023
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), along with 15 other co-sponsors, have… The post Bipartisan Effort to Improve Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis Introduced in Congress appeared first on NORML. Brian Mast (R-FL) and Rep.
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