Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Marijuana reclassification proposed over lower public health risk

MMP News AuthorJanuary 13, 2024

(NewsNation) — Federal health officials recommended loosening federal restrictions on marijuana after concluding it poses a lower public health risk than other controlled substances. The Department of Health and Human Services released an extensive scientific review outlining how it reached this conclusion on Friday. It states “there exists some credible ... Read More

Colombia’s marijuana farmers want out of the shadows. Will the government ever legalize their harvest? | News

MMP News AuthorJuly 24, 2023

Cajibio (CNN) — On a recent Friday morning, about 200 coca and marijuana farmers gathered in the small town of Cajibio, southwestern Colombia, to hear the government out. Colombian’s government was still licking its wounds after an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana had sunk in Congress less than 10 days ... Read More

Marijuana harms development in first trimester of pregnancy

MMP News AuthorMay 16, 2023

CNN — If you are pregnant and use any form of cannabis product, consider stopping. That’s the takeaway from a new study that found a significant health impact of marijuana use on fetal development as early as the beginning of pregnancy. “That’s why these findings are especially important — people ... Read More

Video: Americans are buying more marijuana than chocolate

MMP News AuthorApril 20, 2023

Americans are buying more marijuana than chocolate CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten spends this April 20th looking at the amount of money Americans spent on legal marijuana in 2022. The number tops other recreational indulgences like chocolate. Original Author Link click here to read complete story.. ... Read More

New laws in 2023: From increases in minimum wage to recreational marijuana, here’s what takes effect

MMP News AuthorJanuary 1, 2023

CNN — As President Joe Biden scored several legislative wins this year, voters across the country headed to the polls in November to decide on local measures. The passage of several of those measures will lead to new state laws this year. And Americans in 2023 will also feel the ... Read More

Oklahoma: Authorities are searching for a suspect after 4 people were killed at a marijuana growing operation

MMP News AuthorNovember 22, 2022

CNN — Oklahoma authorities are searching for a suspect after four people were found dead and another person injured at a marijuana growing operation in Kingfisher County Sunday night, according to the state’s bureau of investigation. The Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reported hostage situation Sunday and found ... Read More