Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Governor Northam expresses support for the legalization of marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 16, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Ralph Northam’s office announced his support for the legalization of marijuana on Monday. Early this year, the General Assembly approved legislation that decriminalized simple possession of marijuana in Virginia, a legislative priority pushed by Democrats and backed by the governor. As of July 1, anyone caught with ... Read More

Virginia governor pushes to legalize marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 16, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam is pushing to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Virginia, which could be the first Southern state to do so. Northam announced his support for legalization Monday, saying he wants a responsible approach that promotes racial equity and preserves youth safety. The Democratic ... Read More

NY Governor, lawmakers talk recreational marijuana legalization after NJ voters approve

MMP News AuthorNovember 5, 2020

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With voters in states, including neighboring New Jersey, approving to legalize recreational marijuana, some are asking if New York will follow suit. “New Jersey did it on the ballot, which, in retrospect, I think was probably, turned out to be the faster way to do it,” ... Read More

Indiana governor candidates offer differing views on legalizing marijuana

MMP News AuthorOctober 28, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With one week to go before Election Day, the three men running for governor in Indiana made a final pitch to voters Tuesday night. Among the issues, they talked about broadband internet, daylight saving time and vaccines. But one of the most distinct differences was the topic ... Read More

Governor lets bill establishing marijuana marketplace become law

MMP News AuthorOctober 8, 2020

S.54 creates a legal retail market for marijuana in Vermont. Gov. Phil Scott has decided to allow legislation creating a legal market for marijuana to go into law without his signature, clearing the way for recreational cannabis dispensaries to open up in Vermont as soon as October of 2022. Scott ... Read More

NJ governor who is aggressively pushing for the legalization of marijuana steps up efforts to battle opioid addiction

MMP News AuthorOctober 7, 2020

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy plans to make a virtual appearance on Thursday with an organization looking to end the prohibition of marijuana within the state, for those who are 21 or older. Local officials have fallen short of the necessary votes to pass a legalization bill in the House and Senate ... Read More