Kentucky Governor Expands Medical Marijuana For 15 New Qualifying Conditions, While Saying ‘It’s Time’ For Broader Decriminalization
The governor of Kentucky has signed an executive order to expand the list of health conditions that make patients eligible for medical marijuana—adding that he thinks “it’s time” for broader cannabis decriminalization. At a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced that he was taking executive action to “clarify” that the current law […]
Georgia Governor Signs Bill To Expand Medical Marijuana Access By Allowing Vaping And Adding New Qualifying Conditions
Georgia’s governor has signed a bill to expand medical marijuana access in the state. SB 220, which Gov. Brian Kemp (R) approved on Tuesday, will add new qualifying conditions for the program, allow patients to vaporize medical cannabis and change THC potency limits, among other reforms. Under the legislation, patients with lupus will be allowed […]
Federal Officials Announce Plan For ‘Accelerating’ Access To Psychedelics For Patients With Mental Health Conditions Following Trump’s Order
Federal health officials are taking steps that they say will help with “accelerating” therapeutic access to psychedelics for patients dealing with serious mental health conditions. Following President Donald Trump’s signing an executive order aimed at expanding and expediting research on the medical benefits of psychedelics, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced a series […]