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Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program

NORML

Provisions in the bill open the program to those suffering from chronic pain, among other newly eligible conditions. It also expands the variety of cannabis formulations that may be possessed by patients and significantly increases total number of state-licensed dispensaries that can operate in the state.

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Louisiana: Senate Passes Amended Bill Permitting Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis for ?Any Condition?

NORML

Senators on Wednesday passed legislation to significantly expand the pool of patients eligible to qualify for medical cannabis access. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer.

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Study: Pain Patients Report Significant Health Improvements Following Enactment of Medical Cannabis Access Laws

NORML

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

NORML

“Virginia’s first medical dispensaries will open this year, and the Commonwealth is in the process of studying a regulatory framework for adult-use,” she said. NORML Development Director Jenn-Michelle Pedini, who also serves as Executive Director for Virginia NORML , praised the council’s vote.

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Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

Cannabis Cheri

Now rules vary from state to state, so check the laws where you live, but these are typically the advantages of a medical marijuana card: It saves you money in the form of lower tax rates at dispensaries. You see the doctor, discuss why medical marijuana is effective for your conditions, and the doctor writes the recommendation.

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. Approximately 94 medical dispensaries remain statewide, compared to over 350 recreational.