A study by researchers in Israel has shown that prolonged treatment with medicinal cannabis may reduce the frequency of migraines. Results of the study, “Migraine Frequency Decrease Following Prolonged Medical Cannabis Treatment:…
New Jersey Lawmakers Vote In Favor of Cannabis Decriminalization
Today, New Jersey state lawmakers voted on a proposal to decriminalize cannabis in their state. The bill passed the New Jersey Assembly and would be a major step towards stopping cannabis arrests…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down County Ban On Medical Marijuana
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Lebanon County policy that banned the use of medical marijuana by those on probation or parole, even if they have a state-issued identification…
Kansas City, MO Mayor Pushing For Major Cannabis Law Reform
Kansas City may become the latest major American city to significantly relax its marijuana laws, after the mayor and members of the city council there introduced a new ordinance this week. Under…
First Missouri Cannabis Grow Facility Is Up And Running
Missouri has had a rocky road to cannabis reform and medical cannabis expansion so far, but now, the state is poised for success with their own, commercial cannabis grow facility now fully…
Louisiana Governor Passes Medical Cannabis Expansion
Medical cannabis is currently legal in Louisiana, but the program is limited to only serve those with extreme medical conditions. Advocates and patients wanted to see it expanded, and now, thanks to…
Will President Trump’s Retreat From The WHO Make Any Difference To Cannabis Reform?
At the end of May, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). The announcement came on the heels of a Trump threat to permanently…
South Dakota Activists Launch Cannabis Legalization Campaign For November Election
Activists in South Dakota are coming together to pass separate ballot measures to approve medical marijuana and recreational cannabis in the state. If voters approve both proposals slated to appear on the…
Ohio Officials Add New Qualifying Condition To Medical Marijuana Program
The list of qualifying conditions covered by Ohio’s medical marijuana program grew by one this week, while state regulators rejected a bid to have two others added. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that…
Nevada Governor Seeks To Pardon Thousands Of Marijuana Convictions
Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak of Nevada announced on Thursday that he would seek a resolution that would pardon thousands of convictions for marijuana possession, making good on a proposal he made in…