Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Big night for drugs: These 6 states and Washington DC decriminalized or legalized marijuana and other drugs

MMP News AuthorNovember 4, 2020

Voters in several states have approved legal measures to decriminalize marijuana for the purpose of medical and recreational usage, according to election results. Check out the breakdown of the states where marijuana and other drugs will now be deemed legal. Arizona: Proposition 207, which legalizes the use of recreational marijuana ... Read More

One-third of Americans live in states that have legalized marijuana after New Jersey and Arizona cannabis measures pass

MMP News AuthorNovember 4, 2020

Recreational marijuana sales began in Chicago on Jan. 1, and five states were voting Tuesday on decriminalizing the drug. AFP/Getty Images After Election Day 2020, one-third of Americans could live in states with legalized recreational cannabis sales. Arizona and New Jersey voted to approve recreational-marijuana sales Tuesday, the Associated Press ... Read More

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is ‘highly confident’ marijuana will be legalized

MMP News AuthorNovember 3, 2020

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday he’s “highly confident” that voters will green-light a bill legalizing weed in the Garden State. In an interview with radio station Hot 97, Murphy said the measure — which allows people over age 21 to use marijuana recreationally — will unclog the state’s ... Read More

Detroit Officials Propose Ordinance For Legalized Recreational Marijuana Sales

MMP News AuthorOctober 27, 2020

A year’s worth of lobbying for adult-use marijuana sales in Detroit is starting to come full circle. Councilman James Tate and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference Monday informing Detroiters of a proposed ordinance that would permit recreational marijuana sales made by adults. “The ordinance provides the city ... Read More

Legalized marijuana shrinks underground market

MMP News AuthorOctober 26, 2020

Deposit Photo Arizona is on the verge of a tremendous victory for public safety. This election, voters will be asked whether to legalize and regulate marijuana for adults. If we make the right choice by voting Yes on Proposition 207, and I believe we will, our communities will benefit from ... Read More

How the Prosecutor's Race Will Affect Legalized Marijuana in Maricopa County

MMP News AuthorOctober 23, 2020

If Arizona voters decide to legalize marijuana in two weeks, their choice of county attorney would play a role in how the new marijuana law would work. Proposition 207 — the Smart and Safe Act — contains provisions that would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess up to an ounce ... Read More