Medical Marijuana Program Connection

5 more states legalize marijuana while one decriminalizes some street drugs

MMP News AuthorNovember 4, 2020

(AP) — A nationwide push to relax drug laws took a significant step forward Tuesday as five more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. The drug measures were among ... Read More

Oregon decriminalizes possession of hard drugs, as four other states legalize recreational marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 4, 2020

The passage of Oregon’s Measure 110 means the state’s residents will no longer face arrests or prison sentences for carrying small amounts of drugs like cocaine, heroin, oxycontin and methamphetamine. The measure, which passed by almost 60 percent, also lays out a groundwork for addicts to receive treatment as opposed ... 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

Future voting rights, marijuana laws at stake in states

MMP News AuthorNovember 3, 2020

David A. Lieb, Associated Press Updated 1:53 pm PST, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 FILE – In this Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, file… Original Author Link click here to read complete story.. ... Read More

Weed On The Ballot: 5 States Consider Cannabis, And One Is 'A True Toss-Up'

MMP News AuthorNovember 3, 2020

These days, there is a lot of focus on which states are red, blue, purple or likely to switch in the presidential election. Benzinga Cannabis is zeroing in on “green” states. Voters in New Jersey, Arizona and Montana — where there are existing medical cannabis markets — are considering the legalization of adult-use. ... Read More

These are the states voting this week to legalize marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 1, 2020

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As voters head to the polls to select the next president, residents of five states will decide whether to legalize medical or recreational marijuana. Right now, 33 states have legalized medical cannabis, according to CNN. 11 of those states have legalized marijuana for recreational use. In 2016, ... Read More