by InfluencER | Jan 20, 2022 | Politics and Law
The Mississippi House of Representatives passed an amended medical marijuana legalization bill on Wednesday on a 104–14 vote, making changes aimed at addressing concerns raised by Gov. Tate Reeves (R). If the Senate approves the changes and Reeves indeed signs the...
by InfluencER | Jan 20, 2022 | Politics and Law
Todd Smith, a top political consultant to Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, was indicted Tuesday on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for state hemp licenses that are doled out through Miller’s office, according...
by InfluencER | Jan 20, 2022 | Politics and Law
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina will get priority status and be taken up on special order next week, the measure’s sponsor said at a rally in the state Capitol on Wednesday. Sen. Tom Davis (R) said that he’s spoken to Senate Majority Leader...
by InfluencER | Jan 20, 2022 | Politics and Law
An expansion to Utah’s medical cannabis program has officially launched, allowing more health care workers to recommend marijuana to qualified patients. The program allows any licensed physician, physician’s assistant, nurse or podiatrist with a controlled...
by InfluencER | Jan 20, 2022 | Politics and Law
Mexico News Daily Reports A chain of cannabis stores part-owned by former president Vicente Fox is pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy: it intends to open 130 additional outlets by the end of the year. Paradise, which sells products such as CBD (cannabidiol)...
by InfluencER | Jan 19, 2022 | Politics and Law
The Austin City Council on Tuesday approved a proposal to put an activist-led initiative to decriminalize marijuana on the local ballot in May. Ground Game Texas successfully collected enough signatures to place the reform on the Austin ballot. The council had a...