NewsOK.comOklahomans must choose between their guns and medical marijuanaNewsOK.comGuns or medical marijuana? Thousands of Oklahomans will be forced to choose between the two to avoid committing a felony, federal officials say. And unless something changes, medical marijuana users also will be prohibited from obtaining state handgun ...Clinic opens hours after Oklahoma approves medical marijuanaABC NewsSpecial session may not be needed for Read entire story

CBS NewsMedical marijuana or guns? Oklahoma latest state forced to chooseCBS NewsOklahoma became the 30th state to legalize medical marijuana earlier this week, but residents who want to have a medical cannabis card and own a gun may see their hopes go up in smoke. On Thursday, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ...The Morning Brew: When can Oklahomans get medical marijuana?NewsOK.com'Wait and see': Showdown likely over firearms Read entire story

Press HeraldMaine House and Senate approve sweeping reform of medical marijuana billPress HeraldThe Maine Senate and House voted Tuesday night to pass a sweeping medical marijuana reform bill that overhauls the caregiver system. The bill, which now goes to Gov.Paul LePage, would let caregivers expand their business operations. For example, they ...BREAKING: US Senate Grants Veterans the Right To Use Medical MarijuanaPotNetwork (blog)Senate Read entire story

CNBCOklahoma voters approve medical marijuana despite oppositionCNBCOklahoma voters on Tuesday backed the medicinal use of marijuana, overcoming a late opposition campaign from law enforcement and business, faith and political leaders. State Question 788, the result of an activist-led signature drive launched more than ...Oklahoma just voted to legalize medical marijuanaVoxOklahoma voters just approved one of the most progressive medical Read entire story

Although there are medical cannabis programs of some kind in 47 states, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico, medical cannabis still remains a mystery to the vast majority of Americans today. Using medical cannabis is an approach that is supported by research and medical professionals, and has demonstrated positive public health outcomes. While it may feel like an overwhelming experience for many new patients, it does not have to be, to help new patients Read entire story

This blog post is crossposted from the Releaf App website. Thanks to the results from recently-permitted scientific studies and the untiring work of cannabis activist groups, more and more people are beginning to accept that cannabis is a successful form of treatment for certain medical conditions.  Despite this, many patients out there are still hesitant to try it. Their reasoning may stem from religious beliefs, or perhaps because they’re Read entire story

Southgate News HeraldLong wait for medical marijuana facilities licenses; Few communities have acted to allow themSouthgate News HeraldAlong with establishing multiple license categories for medical marijuana facilities, the act also established a two-tiered licensing process, requires background checks and a certain amount of financial assets for the applicants, and included a ... (c) medical marijuana - Google News - Read entire story here. Read entire story

PBS NewsHourOklahoma conservatives' views on medical marijuana evolving - PBSPBS NewsHourA growing group of traditionally conservative Republican voters in Oklahoma have shifted their position on medical marijuana as they approach a Tuesday vote ...Medical marijuana ballot issue faces Oklahoma votersNewsOK.comSQ788 opponents cite language of measure rather than decry medical marijuana itselfTulsa WorldOklahoma voters to decide medical Read entire story

The HillSenate panel approves bill protecting medical cannabis | TheHillThe HillThe Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved language that shields legal medical cannabis operations.Senate Committee Keeps Medical Marijuana Protections In Place ...Marijuana MomentHere's Why We Believe That Medical Marijuana Stock Aphria Is UndervaluedForbesMichigan's marijuana debate deepens with legalization on ballotToledo BladeWBURall 72 news Read entire story

ABC6OnYourSide.comMedical marijuana clinics begin to open in ColumbusABC6OnYourSide.comCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The marijuana hasn't been planted yet but clinics where potential patients can get recommendations for medical marijuana have already started to open. Doctors at those clinics will help patients sign up for Ohio's new medical cannabis ...Which doctors can recommend medical marijuana in Ohio? Search ...cleveland.com'Medical Marijuana Read entire story

Greenville NewsSouth Carolina primary vote could deliver boost to medical marijuanaGreenville NewsCOLUMBIA — In the flurry of activity near the end of this year's legislative session, a proposal to legalize medical marijuana quietly passed committees in both ...Medical Cannabis Protections Included In Senate CJS Appropriations BillWeed News (blog)Opportunity Watch: New Jersey Could Legalize Recreational MarijuanaAdvertising Specialty Read entire story

ForbesSouth Carolina Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Question On ...ForbesSouth Carolina Democratic voters approved an advisory ballot question about whether the state should legalize medical marijuana.Medical marijuana, Trump tax: Election questions differ on ballots for Dems, RepubsABC NEWS 4Medical marijuana gets overwhelming support from SC DemocratsCharleston Post CourierSC runoff races to follow primaries; medical marijuana bill passesFOX Read entire story

Contact your Senators and Representative today to ask them to ensure the CJS Medical Marijuana Amendment is included in the FY2018 appropriations package AND end the federal conflict once and for all by sponsoring the CARERS Act. TAKE ACTION (c) News - Read entire story here. Read entire story

The STATES Act puts cannabis policy where it belongs; with the individual states rather than with the federal government. Since 1996, states have defied the federal government and created medical cannabis programs to help patients. The STATES Act allows states to set their own policies for patients without federal interference. TAKE ACTION (c) News - Read entire story here. Read entire story

Parkersburg NewsNew Vermont marijuana law leaves medical patients with conflicting rulesBurlingtonFreePress.comVermont will have two conflicting sets of marijuana laws on the books on July 1: new legal liberties for members of the general public, and old strictures for the nearly 6,000 Vermonters who are registered as medical marijuana patients and caregivers.License clears the way for medical marijuana dispensary in MariettaParkersburg NewsPot Read entire story

Dayton Daily NewsNeighbors worry about crime with Ohio medical marijuana shopsDayton Daily NewsDozens of medical marijuana shops that soon will pop up in the state — including 13 in the Dayton area — already have conjured up images in the minds of ...Canceled meeting means more delays for medical marijuana licensesWZZM13.comComparing Ohio and Michigan marijuana laws - The News-MessengerFremont News Messengerall 5 news articles » (c) Read entire story

After hosting scores of community forums across the U.S. to gather input from patients on the issues most important to them, ASA created a matrix to analyze medical cannabis laws in order to evaluate and grade each component based on patient needs. As more states adopt and improve medical cannabis laws, we hope that state legislators and regulators will use this matrix to help them design comprehensive, helpful laws for patients, particularly Read entire story

Veterans deserve equal and safe access to medical cannabis. Join us and tell your Member of Congress to support equal access for all veterans! TAKE ACTION (c) News - Read entire story here. Read entire story

New York PostColorado school nurses can give medical marijuana to studentsNew York PostColorado's governor green-lit a law this week allowing school nurses to administer non-smokable medical marijuana to students whose parents have granted then permission to do so. Gov. John Hickenlooper said the “reasoning and advocacy” of parents ...Colorado governor signs law to let school nurses treat students with medical marijuanaThe HillIn Read entire story

ABC NewsArkansas court hears case over medical marijuana permitsABC NewsAn attorney for a company that unsuccessfully applied for a license to grow medical marijuana in Arkansas called the process for permitting such businesses "flawed and corrupt" on Thursday as state Supreme Court justices questioned whether a judge had ...Letter says Arkansas medical marijuana company tried to bribe commissionerKATVArkansas AG Letter: Arkansas Read entire story