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

Drug debate: Mackay pushes for marijuana legalisation

MMP News AuthorOctober 14, 2020
THE push to roll back prohibitions on marijuana has gained the backing of Mackay residents. On Thursday, the Daily Mercury asked its readers if they would support Queensland legalising marijuana, and the overwhelming response was “yes”. Many readers suggested a regulated approach to decriminalisation and legalisation, similar to the limits ... Read More

Thai health chief pushes cannabis cultivation

MMP News AuthorOctober 10, 2020
BANGKOK—Thailand’s health minister helped plant cannabis seedlings on Thursday as the government nurtures plans to harvest the multibillion-dollar potential of medical marijuana. The kingdom in 2018 became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize medical marijuana, although many Thais have long used the herb in traditional treatments. The government ... Read More