South Carolina Lawmakers to Discuss Medical Marijuana Legislation After passing very limited medical marijuana legislation in June this year, allowing some patients with extreme medical conditions to use CBD oil, a panel of South Carolina lawmakers has begun investigating the possibility of … [Read more...]
Mid-Term Elections See Passage of Recreational Marijuana
November 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oregon, Alaska, DC Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Florida Rejects Amendment 2 Although Florida did not pass its medical marijuana amendment – Amendment 2 – four other areas legalized recreational use of marijuana. Oregon, Alaska, and Washington DC all legalized the recreational use of marijuana, … [Read more...]
More States See Recreational Marijuana on Ballot
October 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Midterm Elections Near, Two More States and DC Will Vote on Recreational Marijuana In 2012, Colorado and Washington State became the first two states in the US to legalize recreational marijuana use. Although many states have passed medical marijuana legislation, which can be especially … [Read more...]
Concerns in Florida Over Increased Crime Rate and Medical Marijuana
October 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Florida Faces Medical Marijuana Amendment, Opponents Raise Concerns Over Increased Crime Rate The state of Florida will become the first state in the US to put an amendment to legalize medical marijuana in the state on their ballot this coming November. While almost half of the states in the US … [Read more...]
SC Legislators Hear Testimony on Medical Marijuana Legislation
October 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
South Carolina Legislators Consider Medical Marijuana Legislation, Hear Testimony from Possible Patients On Thursday, October 2nd, South Carolina lawmakers heard testimony from chronically-ill patients and a doctor on the potential benefits of medical marijuana legislation in the state. In June … [Read more...]
Florida Growers Prepare for Vote on Medical Marijuana Amendment
September 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Popularity of Medical Marijuana Grows in the US, Florida Growers Focus on Business and Access to Medical Marijuana This election day in November, Florida residents will have the opportunity to vote on a Medical Marijuana amendment to the state constitution to determine if they want access to … [Read more...]
Denver Group Gives Away Medical Marijuana to Veterans
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hundreds of Veterans Receive Free Medical Marijuana in Colorado Event At an event in Colorado on Saturday, September 20th, hundreds of veterans received free medical marijuana and edibles, as an alternative to prescription painkillers and anti-anxiety medications. The event was hosted by Operation … [Read more...]
Amendment Could Legalize Medical Marijuana in Florida
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Florida Poised to Become First Southern State to Legalize Medical Marijuana An amendment that could legalize medical marijuana in the state of Florida will be on the state’s ballot this November. Not only could Florida become the first Southern state to fully legalize medical marijuana, but the … [Read more...]
SC Lawmakers Discuss Medical Marijuana Legalization
September 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
After CBD Oil Law Passed, Legislators Regrouping to Discuss More Medical Marijuana On June 2nd, Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill into law making one very specific form of medical marijuana legal – CBD oil, or cannabidiol, which can treat epilepsy. Now, legislators are meeting to discuss further … [Read more...]
Drug-Free Workplace Laws Conflict with Legalized Marijuana
August 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Marijuana Legislation Sweeps the Country, Employment Laws Must Keep Up Both Washington State and Colorado passed bills legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, and about half the states in the US now have legalized medical marijuana. However, federal law still states that marijuana is … [Read more...]
