South Dakota Bill To Eliminate Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee Fails In Senate Panel
The House had already passed the legislation, which could be revived by the full Senate. By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight The committee that oversees South Dakota’s medical marijuana program should continue its work for at least another year, a panel of state senators decided. But the full Senate could have the final say. A bill that […]
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals By Terminally Ill Patients
Colorado House lawmakers have approved a Senate-passed bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in healthcare facilities such as hospitals—though advocates have warned that recent amendments to the measure undermine its original intent. Weeks after advancing through the Senate, with amendments, the legislation from Sen. Kyle Mullica (D) cleared the House Health […]
Use Of Medical Marijuana Or Hemp Doesn’t Excuse Drug Testing Violations, Trump’s Transportation Department Warns
The Trump administration is issuing a reminder to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) substance abuse professionals (SAPs) about federal drug testing policies—including a directive to disregard attempts to justify positive tests for THC due to a worker’s use of medical marijuana or hemp oil. In a notice published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, DOT […]
Feds warn about medical cannabis & hemp in drug tests (Newsletter: March 6, 2026)
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Colombia’s First Specialized Medical Cannabis Pharmacy Opens In Medellín: Inside Green Marketplace
Medellín just added a new landmark to Colombia’s medical cannabis landscape: a specialized pharmacy designed to dispense cannabis-derived products under prescription, with a strong emphasis on patient guidance and product traceability. It’s called Green Marketplace Pharmacy Medellín, and it opened inside the Santafé Shopping Center. Founder Henry Muñoz framed the concept in practical terms: a […]
Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill To Provide Discounted Medical Marijuana Cards For Military Veterans
The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill to significantly reduce the fee for military veterans to obtain medical marijuana registry identification cards. The measure from Reps. Susan Valdés (R) and Michelle Salzman (R) was approved in a unanimous 113-0 vote on Wednesday. This comes after the proposal cleared three House panels and as […]
Washington Senators Approve Bill To Let Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Cannabis In Hospitals
A Washington State Senate committee has approved a House-passed bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and hospices. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Shelley Kloba (D), cleared the Senate Ways & Means Committee on Monday after having previously been passed by the full House […]
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Advocates Press Ahead After Campaign Notary Convicted For Misconduct
“Voters went forward and voted, and it is time to start moving forward and doing something with this issue, rather than trying to stand in the way at every single opportunity.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana stood behind its 2024 campaign to legalize and regulate medical cannabis, a day after a […]