Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Cannabis dispensary waits for approval of address change

MMP News AuthorNovember 23, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – While 6 Bricks, the only locally-owned and operated cannabis dispensary has started construction of its new facility on the first floor of The Republican building, city officials have still not taken action on the address change in the Host Community Agreement, and one city councilor sees the delay ... Read More

Madison to decriminalize cannabis, will not change rules on UW property

MMP News AuthorNovember 17, 2020

The City of Madison will vote on legislation to decriminalize the use of cannabis in the city of Madison during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, is the author and co-sponsor of the legislation, which the Public Safety Review Committee recommended for approval to the Common Council ... Read More

Two years on from the law change, desperate families are still denied access to medical cannabis

MMP News AuthorNovember 1, 2020

Severe epilepsy is a cruel condition, one that forces parents to endure the desperation of trying to help an innocent child whose life will only ever be far from normal. That’s why, after years of hard-fought and determined campaigning, a change in legislation exactly two years ago today brought relief ... Read More

Elgin zoning change opens up core downtown area for a potential marijuana dispensary

MMP News AuthorOctober 15, 2020

The Elgin City Council unanimously voted for a zoning change Wednesday that opens up a core area of downtown for a potential marijuana dispensary. On the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission, the council amended a regulation that made a large swath of downtown ineligible for a dispensary because ... Read More

Study of 11,000 Kids Links Cannabis Use During Pregnancy To Child Behavioral Change

MMP News AuthorOctober 10, 2020

Slashdot reader omfglearntoplay shared this article from Science Alert: A cross-sectional analysis of 11,489 children, 655 of whom were exposed to THC in the womb, has found cannabis use during pregnancy is tied to a small elevation in psychotic-like behaviours later in life. These include aggression towards others, as well ... Read More

How technology will change medical marijuana use

MMP News AuthorOctober 9, 2020

Many people around the world are discovering the benefits of medicinal cannabis. With its growing integration into modern medical practices, technology is also evolving to deliver greater quality and service to consumers. From senior citizens to young adults with chronic health conditions, medical marijuana is a diverse industry that requires flexible, ... Read More