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Access and Equity: Addressing Disparities in Medical Marijuana Availability Across States

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As the landscape of medical marijuana continues to evolve across the United States, a glaring issue has emerged: significant disparities in its availability from state to state. Disparities in Medical Marijuana Access by State The journey to obtain medical marijuana should ideally be consistent and equitable across the nation.

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Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

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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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House Marijuana Vote Delayed As The Senate Advances Veterans Access Amendment

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The post House Marijuana Vote Delayed As The Senate Advances Veterans Access Amendment appeared first on NORML.

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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

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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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Pennsylvania: Health Officials Expand Medical Cannabis Access Program

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Pennsylvania health officials have expanded the pool of patients eligible to receive medical cannabis access. John Fetterman called the changes “a truly powerful expansion” of the state’s program. An estimated 110,000 patients and over 1,600 physicians currently participate in the state-sponsored access program.

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Oklahoma: Governor Vetoes Measure Expanding Medical Cannabis Access, Reducing Possession Penalties

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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. While there is much room for improvement in the way our state’s program operates, this bill does not address those items in a way I can support.”

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program

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The landscape of healthcare and medicinal practices has undergone a transformative shift with the advent of medical marijuana programs across the United States. Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state.