Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. The program aimed to provide safe, legal access to cannabis for patients with chronic conditions.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 12, 2024

For the third day in a row, Governor JB Pritzker touted in a press release the administration’s committed efforts “to creating the most diverse cannabis industry in the country.” Yesterday, the Disparity and Availability Study for adult use cannabis licenses in Illinois was released.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

After finishing its Boston conference, NECANN has now shifted to the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. Jim Belushi is scheduled to be among the 50-plus cannabis industry-expert speakers. Attendees to the Illinois Cannabis Convention patients, entrepreneurs, people just curious about cannabis, and more.

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2024

In a historic move, Ukraine’s government has legalized medical cannabis. Now, medical cannabis is seen as a way to help those suffering. The Parliamentary Vote for Legal Cannabis in Ukraine The vote in Ukraine’s parliament was a pivotal moment. It controls how cannabis is produced and given out.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In 2023, historic strides were made in the efforts to pass federal legislation to protect financial institutions that do business with the cannabis industry. The SAFE Banking Act is a bill that aims to protect banks that serve legal cannabis businesses from federal penalties.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. In coordination with the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) and legislators, IDFPR has begun efforts to allow medical patients to receive their medical tax rate at any dispensary in Illinois. In addition, IDFPR lists as its No.

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

In a landmark decision, the California Senate recently passed a bill prohibiting employers from questioning job applicants about their past marijuana use. This marks a significant milestone in the broader shift towards recognizing cannabis as a legal substance and adjusting employment practices accordingly.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. In a groundbreaking moment on Tuesday, August 24, North Carolina Senate committee voted in approval of a revised bill to legalize medical cannabis statewide.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Oregons cannabis industry faced a big question last November: should it be easier for cannabis workers to unionize? Thats what Ballot Measure 119 is all about: a law that requires cannabis businesses to allow employees the chance to unionize without interference. Background on Labor Unions in the U.S.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2024

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. Professors and professionals in the cannabis field will deliver research and educational presentations from 12:30-4:20 p.m. The following bios explain more about each presenter and their presentation.

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Veriheal

MAY 19, 2023

Washington cannabis consumers gained new employment protections, a study investigated how psilocybin can help folks with color blindness, and ketamine is having its heyday. Washington State Bulks Up Cannabis-Employment Rights Washington cannabis consumers, rejoice! Let’s dive into this week’s canna-news!

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Now is no different.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 1996, they were the first state to legalize medical marijuana, followed by the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016. Despite California laws, employees have still been at risk of discrimination for using cannabis in their off-hours. Employers are also forbidden from asking about prior cannabis use.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2024

Residents often vote for progressive policies and support movements like gay marriage or federal cannabis legalization, and the recent news coming out of the state demonstrates this further. Record-Breaking Cannabis Sales The adult-use cannabis industry is thriving in Massachusetts.

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Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Identical bills that were passed by the Virginia General Assembly put a cap on the total amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that makes users feel high, to 2 milligrams per package. The bill to permit cannabis possession was approved in 2021.

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Veriheal

APRIL 10, 2024

While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation. Remember, cannabis prohibition isn’t over for everybody.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Colorado recently passed legislation allowing for “healing centers” utilizing shrooms to start opening as soon as 2024, and Oregon is trending in a similar direction. There is hope for the future, but rescheduling MDMA and subjecting it to rigorous testing and policy considerations are still necessary steps.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With the dust settled and the votes all counted, it’s time to take a look at how cannabis fared in the 2022 midterm elections. The states that had cannabis measures on the ballot included Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Arkansas voters rejected Issue 4, which would have legalized adult-use cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 7, 2021

But retail stores will not open until 2024. Previously, the Legislature had voted to legalize cannabis—but not until 2024. The amendments lawmakers agreed to Wednesday would accelerate the timeline of legalization by about three years, a move that’s been cheered by racial justice advocates. Want it before 2024?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2021

Management believes that the rebrand will further align and strengthen the Company’s identity as it continues its pursuit to be a North American leader in handcrafted and highly sought-after cannabis brands. About GTEC Cannabis Co. GTEC Cannabis Co. For additional information, please contact: GTEC Cannabis Co.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

Good afternoon, The Governor’s Office today released a revised 2022-23 state budget proposal, building on the state’s ongoing work to make historic investments in California’s future, including efforts to create a safe, sustainable, and equitable legal cannabis market. million to help expand access to legal retail throughout California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. billion in tax revenue from legal, adult-use cannabis sales. Here’s what they say.

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LifeCannMD

JULY 8, 2021

The cannabis industry may finally have found a partner in the major league sports arena. Though the NFL generates $15-$18 billion annually, the cannabis industry in the United States is estimated to be valued at pumping $130 billion on an annual basis into the U.S. economy by 2024. And does it work?

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 21, 2021

Democratic Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia signed a bill to legalize cannabis on Wednesday, marking the first time a state in the South has approved the use and sale of recreational marijuana for adults. Adults will also be permitted to grow up to four cannabis plants at home, but only in a location that is out of public view.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Virginia / Virginia House Democrats back legalization this summer of small amounts of marijuana; Northam supportive. The post Virginia House Democrats back legalization this summer of small amounts of marijuana; Northam supportive – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Northam (D) signed the Cannabis Control Act (CCA) into law. 1, 2024 launch date for its first-ever retail sales. As a result, many of the provisions that created the structure for Virginia’s adult-use cannabis program, and the framework for regulations to be issued by the [Cannabis Control] Authority, are no longer effective.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Here’s what you missed this week in cannabis and psychedelic news. Thailand’s Cannabis Regrets Thailand’s flourishing cannabis industry is in danger. This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. Newsom’s psychedelic veto.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 20, 2024

4/20, a holiday about all things cannabis and marijuana, is on Saturday. While weed isn’t legal for medicinal or recreational purposes in Kentucky in 2024, it’s likely some still partake in the celebration, traveling to nearby dispensaries and attending local events to light up. Thunder Over Louisville and the 150th.

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Veriheal

JULY 18, 2023

Funding and Eligibility The program’s funding structure ensures a sustained commitment to the cause, with the Defense Department set to be appropriated $15 million each year from fiscal years 2024 to 2028. Together, these efforts mark a promising shift towards a more science-driven approach to policy-making in mental health treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2022

It was the best of times… the passage of the Virginia Cannabis Control Act (CCA) in 2021 was celebrated by many as the first bill in the South to legalize adult-use cannabis (read about the status of cannabis programs in other Southern states here ). By Agustin Rodriguez & Christina Sava. June 21, 2022.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Maryland Hemp Coalition, hemp farmers, and other hemp-related businesses have filed a suit, challenging Maryland’s new recreational cannabis licensing policy, which they say favors only a special handful of businesses. Wes Moore (D), Maryland Cannabis Administration, and the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2022

A new campaign launched on Monday seeks to legalize cannabis for adult use in Florida. The effort is backed by the state’s largest medical cannabis company, WJCT News reports. Medical cannabis company Trulieve is contributing $5 million toward the effort to put the measure on 2024 ballots. Ganjapreneur report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

Medicann is a premier cannabis-specialized clinic, providing patients with access to local specialist doctors and pharmacists that have experience prescribing cannabis-based medication. a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both medical and consumer markets and dedicated to helping people improve their lives.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The Virginia legislature has passed bills to modify the state’s medical marijuana program to allow for the production and sale of herbal forms of cannabis. Under Virginia’s current laws, the state medical marijuana program only allows processed forms of cannabis, such as tinctures, edibles, and oils. Activists Laud The Change.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 30, 2021

This proposal would downgrade the criminal charge for possession of up to two ounces of cannabis concentrates to a class B misdemeanor. And now that they’ve got this minor victory under their belt, progressive-minded lawmakers have proposed even more cannabis reform bills. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 17, 2022

Yesterday, the Cannabis Control Board approved 52 adult-use conditional cultivation licenses , which means the approved businesses can start growing cannabis for the upcoming adult-use market. Licensees can start growing cannabis outdoors or in a greenhouse with up to 20 artificial lights. Proposed Cannabis Banking Bill.

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