Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Colorado House rolls out first 86 bills on opening day | Government

MMP News AuthorJanuary 10, 2024

With opening day speeches and other things out of the way, Colorado’s House lawmakers on Wednesday introduced their first 86 bills of the 2024 legislative session. The first bill usually reflects the majority party’s priorities. This year, the first measure is notable because of its bipartisan bonafides. Rep. Megan Lukens, ... Read More

State selects 21 licensees to produce, distribute medical marijuana | Free

MMP News AuthorJune 13, 2023

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission selected 21 licensees Monday for the exclusive rights to grow and distribute medical marijuana in the state. With more than 90 applicants, the licenses were highly sought-after among companies looking to get in early on the medical marijuana industry as the state rolls ... 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

When can patients expect medical marijuana?

MMP News AuthorJanuary 7, 2023

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – It has been nearly a year since Gov. Tate Reeves signed medical marijuana into law, yet no sales have been complete. According to Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association Executive Directo rKen Newburger the state is working on testing before selling. “We’re just waiting for those testing ... Read More

Arkansas medical marijuana sales break record in 2022

MMP News AuthorJanuary 7, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – The medical marijuana industry continues to thrive in the Natural State. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Arkansas dispensaries sold 50,547 pounds of marijuana in 2022. That amounts to $273.6 million in sales. Officials said this makes 2022 the largest year for ... Read More

Mississippi medical marijuana patients, professionals on the look out for scams and other complications

MMP News AuthorDecember 6, 2022

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – It’s been almost a full year since the sale of medical marijuana was approved in Mississippi. Although the product still isn’t available for purchase, some patients who need the treatment are discovering the complications of the process to obtain a medical marijuana card. Scammers are also ... Read More