Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Federal marijuana pardon certificates: Who’s eligible and how to apply?

MMP News AuthorMarch 11, 2023

People who have found guilty of federal marijuana possession charges can now apply to receive certificates proving their convictions have been pardoned, the U.S. Department of Justice announced recently. The application process is being rolled out five months after President Joe Biden granted the pardons for people convicted of simple marijuana possession ... Read More

Revitalising Perth’s CBD a ‘team game’ amid calls to lower commercial rents in empty spaces

MMP News AuthorFebruary 24, 2023

High rent and council marketing strategies have come under fire during a forum about revitalising Perth’s CBD, despite widespread agreement that resident numbers and foot traffic need bolstering. Two weeks ago, the City of Perth celebrated the busiest weekend in the CBD for three years, recording 110,000 visitors from Friday night until Sunday. They ... Read More

Beshear defends legality of his action on medical marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 17, 2022

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear expressed confidence Thursday that he’s on solid legal ground in allowing Kentuckians with debilitating conditions to legally possess medical marijuana, calling it a viable alternative to addictive medications in a state ravaged by the opioid crisis. The Democratic governor’s comments followed a backlash from ... Read More

Voters in 5 states decide whether to legalize marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 8, 2022

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country. The proposals are on the ballot in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and ... Read More

Brisbane CBD changes over next decade to change the face of the city

MMP News AuthorSeptember 30, 2022

A “collision of challenges and opportunities” is facing Brisbane’s CBD as new projects and vision for the city’s heart begin to roll out with gusto. Key points: A number of large projects will change the face of Brisbane’s CBD over the next decade Urban and social planner Stephanie Wyeth says they ... Read More

Iowa House Democrats promote reproductive rights, legal marijuana in policy agenda | News – Local and National

MMP News AuthorSeptember 18, 2022

Iowa House Democrats revealed a four-part policy agenda for the election season and next legislative session, advocating for policies they say have majority support among Iowans. The four pillars of the plan are lowering costs for Iowans, investing in public schools, protecting reproductive freedom, and legalizing marijuana for recreational use. ... Read More