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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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House adjourns before voting on cannabis omnibus and hemp bill

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The cannabis omnibus stalled after Green Thumb Industries (GTI) secretly and successfully lobbied to delete the provision that would have allowed medical patients and caregivers to shop at any Illinois dispensary at the current medical patient tax rate. GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine. “We

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Fourteen Years Later, Wanda James Sustains Simply Pure’s Mission

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Her Denver-based dispensary, Simply Pure , made history in 2010 as the first Black-owned and veteran-owned dispensary in the United States. James Opens First Ever Black-Owned Dispensary in 2010 From the start, Wanda James was already performing inspiring feats. James was the first in her family to earn a college degree.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

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Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Black History Month Celebration. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

MMJ Recs

As such, we provide you with a comprehensive guide for veterans using medical cannabis and the various aspects of it, including its usage, accessibility, legal considerations, healthcare options, and available resources. Navigating the complexities surrounding the Veterans Administration and medical cannabis can be daunting.

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Ascend Wellness Opens Second New Jersey Dispensary

SpeedWeed

But beyond the new iron fences around the Capitol, the District itself is a vibrant city full of culture and ethnic history. Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary spoke to experts in the D.C. The post Ascend Wellness Opens Second New Jersey Dispensary appeared first on SpeedWeed. Washington, D.C.,

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 697, to expand access to medical marijuana. IN resident? NH resident?