Case adjourned against couple accused of growing cannabis

By Latrishka Thomas The trial for a husband and wife charged with the possession and cultivation of cannabis worth over $2,000 has been adjourned until November 7. Lois Santana, 37, and Robert Santana, 36, both of Hatton, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh yesterday for the proceedings, but the matter ... Read More

New Mexico judge issues ruling in marijuana reciprocity case

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A state district judge cleared the way Tuesday for hundreds of patients to be re-authorized to participate in New Mexico’s medical marijuana program. The ruling stemmed from a challenge of a mandate issued in September and a subsequent emergency rule adopted by the state health department ... Read More

OPINION: The Case for Medicinal Marijuana in Mississippi

To my surprise, former Gov. Phil Bryant is boldly making false claims about Initiative 65, on the ballot in November to legalize medical marijuana in Mississippi if it passes. I must refute Governor Phil’s ill-advised campaign to stop the sale of medical marijuana in Mississippi with these points. First, Governor ... Read More