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New Hampshire court rules in favor of plaintiff who requested workplace drug test exemption

New Hampshire court rules in favor of plaintiff who requested workplace drug test exemption

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2022

A recent court case saw a New Hampshire judge rule in favor of a plaintiff who was dismissed for using medicinal-grade cannabis.  New Hampshire’s legal medical cannabis market has been active since...

California bill seeks to shield cannabis consumers from workplace discrimination

California bill seeks to shield cannabis consumers from workplace discrimination

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2022

A brand new cannabis-focused bill introduced by California Assembly Member Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) seeks to safeguard consumers of the plant from employment discrimination. The measure, AB 2188, office...

https://www.marijuana.com/news/2018/04/new-mexico-medical-marijuana-program-tops-50k-patients/

Newly-introduced law demands medical cannabis coverage in New Mexico from health insurers

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 28, 2022

The largest medical cannabis producer in New Mexico is urging the state to clarify the details of a new law that permits certain Medical Cannabis Program-enrolled patients to obtain free treatment. “Patients...

https://hightimes.com/news/oklahoma-medical-marijuana-moving-toward-november-ballot

Lab teams up with lawmaker to improve safety of Oklahoma’s medical cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 25, 2022

In October of last year, medical cannabis patients were alerted about the presence of THC-O-acetate by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). Now, laboratory professionals are hard at work trying...

https://www.cbdtesters.co/2018/02/18/ben-gurion-university-cbd-cannabis-highly-effective-treating-elderly/

D.C. Mayor inks bill to launch 4/20 cannabis tax holiday and grant older patients with no-prescription medical cannabis access

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 25, 2022

A bill has been signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. that will increase access to the District’s medical cannabis patient program in numerous ways. According to the administration,...

https://herb.co/news/legalization/wisconsin/

Two medical cannabis proposals undergo consideration in Wisconsin

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

Wisconsin may be famous for its beer, dairy and lumber, but if one of two recently-introduced legislative proposals are successfully adopted as official law, the state could soon be adding cannabis to...

https://hightimes.com/news/tennessee-medical-marijuana-bill/

Legislation introduced to permit medical cannabis access in Tennessee

"I'm just trying to do whatever I can do to help these patients. If this is what it takes to get them relief, that's what I'm going to do," said doctor Rep. Bryan Terry.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

Lawmakers at Tennessee’s state capitol are taking big strides towards the legalization of medical cannabis.  Four bills have already been filed by Democrats and Republicans to legalize medical cannabis...

http://theleafonline.com/c/activism/2015/05/tale-two-bills-americas-next-top-legalizing-state-may-texas/

Medical cannabis consumers in El Paso eagerly await the opening of temporary prescription pick-up site

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

El Paso-based patients who are enrolled to receive medical cannabis under Texas' Compassionate Use Program – which kicked off in 2015, before being expanded in 2019 and 2021– can begin filling their...

https://www.thelaughinggrass.com/medical-marijuana-laws-changing-around-world/

Medical cannabis market report for predicts $27 billion valuation by 2026

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 15, 2022

Fortune Business Insights has published new insights into the worldwide medicinal cannabis market. The research firm's latest report suggests that the market will reach $26.9204 billion in value by 2026,...

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Utah legislature approves measure to treat medical cannabis cards ‘like any other prescription’

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 14, 2022

The Utah Legislature has approved a bill to safeguard government employees from discrimination for using medical cannabis with a legitimate doctor's prescription. After being given the go-ahead by members...

Mississippi is the 37th state to pass a medical cannabis legalization measure

Mississippi is the 37th state to pass a medical cannabis legalization measure

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 8, 2022

On February 2, Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation that legalized medicinal-grade cannabis for state residents.  According to The National Conference of State Legislatures, the move saw Mississippi...

https://abovethelaw.com/2018/03/cashed-and-counting-california-starts-crackdown-on-gray-marijuana-marketplace/

California’s healthcare providers are concerned about the federal repercussions of Ryan’s Law

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 30, 2022

On September 28, 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 311, otherwise known as "Ryan's Law ." On January 1, the measure was officially enacted. This interesting piece of legislation grants terminally...

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