Medical Marijuana Program Connection

How this conservative state could be at the forefront of legalizing marijuana

MMP News AuthorOctober 22, 2020

While ruby red South Dakota may not be a swing state in the presidential election — it may be at the forefront of the green revolution as one of five states where recreational and medical marijuana legalization are up for a vote this election year. And it is the only ... Read More

Five more states voting this fall on legalizing marijuana

MMP News AuthorOctober 21, 2020

But in order to restrict marijuana use to adults 21 years old or older, another ballot initiative, CI-118, is needed to amend the state constitution. Otherwise, the initiative could be challenged as unconstitutional. New Approach Montana, the group behind the two ballot initiatives, told the Missoula Current it plans to ... Read More

Nathan Grajeda: Legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin would be a win for the Latino community

MMP News AuthorOctober 20, 2020

A 23-year-old Madison, Wis., resident smokes a joint in a downtown apartment on March 31, 2019. EMILY HAMER By Nathan Grajeda | guest columnist As a Mexican American with over a decade in the hospitality industry, I have to say that the Latino community (and other communities… Original Author Link ... Read More

Montana's Catholic bishops urge 'no' vote on legalizing recreational marijuana

MMP News AuthorOctober 16, 2020

HELENA, Mont. (CNS) — Legalizing recreational marijuana is “a threat to the flourishing” of people, in particular “the young, the poor, and those who struggle with either substance abuse or mental health challenges,” Montana’s Catholic bishops said Oct. 12. Bishop Austin A. Vetter of Helena and Bishop Michael W. Warfel ... Read More

Zelensky initiates survey of Ukrainians on Oct 25 on reducing number of MPs, legalizing medical cannabis, use of guarantees of Budapest Memo

MMP News AuthorOctober 16, 2020

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Ukrainians to speak out on the day of local elections on October 25 whether they support the reduction of the number of members of the Verkhovna Rada from 450 to 300 MPs, the legalization of medical cannabis and raising of the issue of ... Read More

New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana and euthanasia

MMP News AuthorOctober 15, 2020

A man walks past signs in support of making marijuana legal in Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. New Zealanders are poised to decide on two crucial social issues during an election on Saturday, Oct. 17, whether to legalize recreational marijuana and whether to legalize euthanasia. (AP Photo/Mark ... Read More