Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OPD Releases Details Of Deadly Confrontation With Caravan Of Armed Robbers At Cannabis Grow

MMP News AuthorNovember 11, 2020

OAKLAND (CBS SF) — New details have emerged regarding a violent police confrontation during an attempted burglary/robbery at a marijuana grow operation in Oakland, that left one man dead and several officers wounded, on election night. Around 9 p.m., Oakland police began receiving dozens of calls reporting roving caravans of ... Read More

Mexico is poised to legalize marijuana, but advocates don’t like the details

MMP News AuthorNovember 8, 2020

But rather than counting down the days with glee, they’re waging an 11th-hour campaign to change legislation that they say will favor large corporations over small businesses and family-owned farms, while doing little to address the issues at the root of the country’s illegal drug trade. “The truth is we’re ... Read More

Marijuana dispensary opens in Springfield; here are details

MMP News AuthorNovember 5, 2020

Ascend cannabis dispensary opened Nov. 5 in Springfield. Here are some details about the site. Located: The address is 3201 Horizon Drive with visibility from Interstate 55. Size: The building is 6,228-square-feet and was formerly an Outback Steakhouse restaurant. Renovation cost: About $1.2 million Employees: The dispensary is expected to ... Read More