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New Mexico’s list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis is growing, so is patient count

In order to keep up with patient demand ahead of the surge in new applicants, the NMDOH initiated an Emergency Rule on March 1 that went into effect immediately

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • June 27, 2019

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has updated its list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis; six new conditions have been added bringing the total to 28. Included on the list is opioid...

Two of Arkansas’ medical cannabis dispensaries take in $353,000 during first week of sales

By 2019, cannabis industry analysts believe Arkansas’ medical cannabis industry could be worth between $15 million and $20 million dollars

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • June 18, 2019

The medical cannabis market in Arkansas is storming ahead of Ohio, where the population is four times the size. Sales in the conservative state look promising, with dispensary workers carrying out almost...

These clinics just kick-started the Kansas City, MO medical cannabis industry

The Kansas City Council will be in charge of regulating medical cannabis dispensaries

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • June 18, 2019

The first medical cannabis clinics in Kansas City have opened for business. The Green Clinics is the first medical cannabis clinic in the area to launch for business. Two licensed and board-certified...

New Mexico expands its medical cannabis program

June 18, 2019

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor New Mexico recently expanded its medical cannabis program by adding more conditions that qualify for getting a cannabis card. Cannabis can now be accessible...

Alabama Legislature approves bill to establish a medical cannabis commission

The latest version of the bill approved by the House Health Committee would launch a Medicaid Cannabis Study Commission made up of 15 members

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • June 13, 2019

On May 31, the Alabama Legislature approved a medical cannabis bill that would establish a commission comprising a team of lawyers, doctors and healthcare professionals. The approved bill is a slightly...

Missouri publishes final draft of medical cannabis regulations

Dispensaries will start selling medicinal cannabis products in Missouri from January 2020

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • June 13, 2019

Finally, Missouri has posted its final rules on medical cannabis. The regulations were effectuated on June 3. Published on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ official website at the...

Congress urges DEA to start processing applications for medical cannabis research

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is believed to have blocked numerous applications for medical cannabis research

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • June 13, 2019

Almost 30 members of the House of Representatives have signed their name in ink at the closing of a bipartisan letter curated by Congress. The letter urges the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement...

New Jersey Senate approves medical cannabis expansion bill as lawmakers postpone recreational vote until 2020

The bill includes a provision to increase patient purchasing limits from one to two ounces of cannabis per month

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • June 10, 2019

A bill created to broaden New Jersey's medical cannabis program is making its way to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk to be reviewed for approval. On the afternoon of Thursday, May 30, the “Jake Honig...

Medical cannabis expansion bill passes Texas Senate

If Gov. Greg Abbott does choose to approve Texas' cannabis bill HB 3703, the list of qualifying conditions to receive medicinal-grade weed in "the Lone Star State" will be increased

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • May 31, 2019

More Texans could be on the receiving end of a medical cannabis prescription, thanks to a pot bill that will now await lawmaker's approval in the Texas House. Cannabis advocates in Texas were jumping for...

Medical cannabis expansion laws signed by North Dakota Governor

Among the amendments that the governor has made to North Dakota's medical cannabis bills, the list of qualifying conditions has been updated with 12 new debilitating ailments

May 30, 2019

At the end of April, Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a set of laws that would broaden the scope of North Dakota's medical cannabis program. The program was established by the North Dakota Department...

New Jersey debates medical cannabis changes and expungement

May 30, 2019

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor New Jersey lawmakers are currently debating expanding the state’s medical cannabis program and its expungement process. If passed, the bills would allow...

Study: Legalizing cannabis could improve workplace safety

“Because the use of alcohol at work is associated with a substantial increase in the risk of injury, and because non-habitual opioid use slows reflexes and impairs cognitive functioning, the enactment of MMLs [medical marijuana laws] could, in theory, make workplaces safer,” explained the study’s authors

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial • May 26, 2019

New research has shed some light on the impacts of medical cannabis on workplace safety. It turns out that – contrary to popular belief that cannabis may negatively impact an employee’s productivity...