Veriheal

JUNE 10, 2025

This license type provides the same access as a Natural Medicine Handler license, which is not additionally required when an applicant already holds an owner’s license. Licenses for facilitators and handlers of natural medicine are issued by the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

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Veriheal

JUNE 26, 2025

Photo Credit: iStock With first-line recommended mental health interventions for PTSD treatment failing to eliminate symptoms in an average of 40% of patients in clinical studies, finding alternative effective and accessible treatments for PTSD is an urgent task from both an economic and public health standpoint.

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NORML

DECEMBER 13, 2023

2023 marks yet another successful year for the advancement of marijuana policy reform in the United States. The post Read NORML’s 2023 End-of-Year Legislative Progress Report appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 31, 2022

This year Americans for Safe Access celebrated our 20-year anniversary. During 2022, I spent a lot of time reconnecting with ASA members and supporters. One common thing I heard from everyone was despair about the state of medical cannabis in the U.S.

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 3, 2024

Picture this: "Congress Makes Medical Cannabis Legal Nationwide, Creates New Office in HHS to Improve Access" and "New Federal Law Opens Door for Insurers to Cover Medical Cannabis" gracing the front pages of every newspaper.

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NORML

MAY 10, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/10/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: FL, ME, MD, MO, MV, NH, OH, PA, VT, and WA.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AZ, DE, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, NH, NY, TX, VT, WA, and WV.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/8/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AK, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, ME, MD, NH, NM, NY, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2023

Highlights include: AR, CA, CO, ME, MD, MO, NH, PA, SC, and TX The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA.

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NORML

JULY 6, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/6/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, FL, OH, & OR.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2023

Highlights in: AK, ID, IL The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/5/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/17/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include CA, LA, MD, MN, NH, & VT.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2023

Highlights include: CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, NV, NY, OH, PA, & VT The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 23, 2022

Advocates expressed hope that lawmakers may take up the issue in 2023 now that about a half million Nebraskans have signed petitions over the past few years in favor of it. “I The post Nebraska: Advocates Fail to Secure Ballot Access for Medical Marijuana Legalization Measures appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 12, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/12/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's updates include developments in: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NY, & PA.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/7/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: CA, LA, NV, NY, OH, & PA.

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NORML

JUNE 21, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/21/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include LA, ME, NV, NJ, PA, & VT.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AL, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MO, NH, NV, NM, ND & TX.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/31/2023 appeared first on NORML. Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, LA, MD, ME, MN, NC, & TX.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 28, 2025

Americans for Safe Access members were at the Ohio State House on March 20th to remind policymakers to prioritize Ohio medical cannabis patients as they consider cannabis legislation this session.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 1, 2023

A New Agency – the Office of Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Control (OMCCC) proposed by Americans for Safe Access (ASA) By Karen Jaynes, August 1, 2023 In this past year, I have had the opportunity to dig deep into the discussions, written drafts and opinion papers of policy makers, change influencers, industry stakeholders, academics and advocates (..)

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Today, over 200 medical dispensaries have set up shop throughout the metro area, making medical cannabis accessible […] The post The best-rated weed dispensaries in Tulsa for 2023 appeared first on Leafly. Since medical legalization passed in 2020, medical cannabis entrepreneurs have been planting their roots in the 918.

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Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

In February 2023, Project CBD published a story about Curaleaf , the scandal-ridden, multistate and multinational company, which has achieved a leading position in the U.S. Recommended Readings The post Downstream Effects: April 2023 appeared first on Project CBD. Department of Agriculture.” ” © Copyright, Project CBD.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released last week the results for its third diversity survey that assesses the “extent of diversity in the medical and adult use cannabis industry and methods for reducing or eliminating any identified barriers to entry, including access to capital.”

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2024

In April 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize recreational cannabis with the passing of HB 1 and HB 2. The post Delaware To Expand Medical Marijuana Access Ahead Of Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Altius was the recipient of the third of almost 200 new adult use cannabis dispensaries set to open in 2023 and beyond. The Altius mission is to provide access to a curated cannabis experience that supports a quest for higher wellness,” the Altius website states. Our vision is to serve customers via a class-leading retail experience.”

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 5, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, letting stand a lower court decision that Lindsay Ridgell’s medicinal use of cannabis while pregnant did not constitute child neglect and ordered her name be removed from the state’s child abuse registry.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 24, 2023

On July 13, 2023, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) announced in a press release that they had issued a product recall due to a positive test for arsenic discovered from lab test results following an audit. Recalls happen in all commodity markets and is a signal of a robust product safety program that includes enforcement.

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 27, 2023

Almost every conversation I have had in 2023 with medical cannabis stakeholders has been full of doom and gloom. Advocates are discouraged, businesses are frustrated, patients are disheartened, and frankly I am getting a little tired of it!

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Today we are announcing that after careful review, the FDA has concluded that a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. FDA Statement, January 26, 2023 So where does that leave the industry?

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Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Only if products are manufactured before July 1, 2023, will the fine be exempted. Youngkin is also suggesting that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services commissioner gains access to stores that are certified to legally sell regulated hemp products as a way of outruling any violations and securing samples for inspection.

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NORML

JULY 5, 2023

Multiple improvements to the state’s medical program became law July 1, 2023. The post Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Feelings appear to be running high, with proponents releasing a new ad emphasizing the need to increase access for medical cannabis patients and the revenue that would result from legalization. They are also accusing opponents of the initiative of spreading lies and misinformation.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 31, 2023

We want Kentuckians to have access to the resources they need for relief. Governor Andy Beshear (D) signed the bill this week. Supporters of cannabis legalization, as well as companies in the hemp industry, are supportive of the measure. We want to make sure they can do that safely, and this bill is a good first step.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Cannabis Enigma Podcast is a collaboration between The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access. The post The best cannabis podcasts 2023: health, business and culture appeared first on The Cannigma. The Cannabis Enigma Podcast Topics: Health, Science Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Soundcloud Yep, we’re on the list!

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 2, 2023

25, 2023, which extended curbside pickup until June 30, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. Medical cannabis dispensaries and their patients are affected.” IDFPR not only allowed curbside pickup by variance throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency but also extended that variance twice.

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