Medical Marijuana Program Connection

AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday

MMP News AuthorApril 19, 2024

SEATTLE (AP) — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts. This year’s edition provides an occasion for activists to reflect on how far ... Read More

Wisconsin governor who called for marijuana legalization says he’ll back limited GOP proposal

MMP News AuthorJanuary 5, 2024

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushed for full legalization of recreational marijuana, said Wednesday that he is open to a more limited medical marijuana legalization being promoted by Republicans. “I would think that getting it all done in one fell swoop would be more thoughtful ... Read More

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges

MMP News AuthorDecember 22, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Friday, in his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice ... Read More

Legal fight continues over medical marijuana licenses in Alabama

MMP News AuthorAugust 24, 2023

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The availability of medical marijuana remains on hold in Alabama as the legal fight continues over the process used to select companies for the lucrative licenses. Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson on Thursday rejected a request from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to postpone a ... Read More

Marijuana Has Special Risks for Older People

MMP News AuthorMarch 26, 2023

… .wsj.com/articles/marijuana-cannabis-edibles-pot-cbd-health … Original Author Link click here to read complete story.. ... Read More

Notable & Quotable: In California, Marijuana Si, Smoking No

MMP News AuthorFebruary 26, 2023

Opinion Commentary Notable & Quotable ‘If signed into law, it would mean by 2073 people wanting to buy cigarettes would have to show ID to prove they are at least 67 years old.’ Original Author Link click here to read complete story.. ... Read More