Maryland voters deciding recreational marijuana legalization

MMP News AuthorNovember 8, 2022
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters are deciding whether to legalize recreational marijuana in a constitutional amendment Tuesday. Lawmakers already approved legislation this year to take steps to implement recreational marijuana with voter approval, but the General Assembly left matters of licensing and taxes for lawmakers to decide next year. ... Read More

State police halt marijuana THC tests after lab problems

MMP News AuthorAugust 26, 2022
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan State Police crime lab has stopped screening blood samples for THC, the compound that gives marijuana users a high, after problems with testing, a spokeswoman said. County prosecutors were informed this week, Shanon Banner told The Associated Press. The suspension will be in place “as ... Read More

Newly created medical marijuana panel holds first meeting

MMP News AuthorJune 20, 2022
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A newly appointed medical marijuana advisory team formed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is meeting for the first time. Items on the agenda for the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee meeting Monday afternoon include an overview of the panel’s responsibilities and a discussion about when to ... Read More

2 Oklahoma attorneys charged in medical marijuana scheme

MMP News AuthorJune 16, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two Oklahoma attorneys were charged Thursday in an alleged medical marijuana scheme that allowed out-of-state growers to skirt the state’s law requiring marijuana businesses to be at least 75% owned by state residents. Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor announced charges against Logan Jones, 56, and Eric ... Read More