Medical Marijuana Program Connection

More children sickened by marijuana edibles as legal weed grows, study shows

MMP News AuthorJanuary 3, 2023

The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday. More than 7,000 confirmed cases of kids younger than 6 eating marijuana edibles were reported to the ... Read More

Where will marijuana be legal in 2023?

MMP News AuthorDecember 31, 2022

by: Nexstar Media Wire, Alix Martichoux Posted: Dec 31, 2022 / 06:02 AM PST Updated: Dec 31, 2022 / 06:02 AM PST (NEXSTAR) – After voters in several states approved recreational marijuana in 2022, the U.S. heads into the new year with nearly half of states having full legalization. The biggest ... Read More

Florida man caught with 959 marijuana plants: deputies

MMP News AuthorNovember 24, 2022

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they found over 950 marijuana plants and around 10 pounds of dried marijuana product at a property on Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said someone reported the marijuana growing operation near Galbreth Road and Bergemann Road. 15-year-old shooting ... Read More

Convicted felon arrested in Baton Rouge after fentanyl, gun, marijuana and more seized during traffic stop

MMP News AuthorNovember 7, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Members of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop last week in the 11000 block of N Harrells Ferry Rd. A Dodge Avenger driven by Jimmy Veal, 32, of Baton Rouge, was stopped due to alleged traffic violations. As Veal rolled down ... Read More

BRPD looking for fugitive accused of dealing heroin, marijuana, cocaine and fentanyl

MMP News AuthorOctober 20, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The Baton Rouge Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a wanted fugitive. Troy Smith, 31, is wanted on multiple drug and firearm charges. “Investigators believe Smith is occupying a blue 2013 Honda Accord bearing LA Lic # 435DFQ,” according to Capital Region Crime ... Read More

NY medical marijuana patients can start growing their own weed

MMP News AuthorOctober 6, 2022

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Medical patients and providers in New York were allowed to start growing their own cannabis at home beginning Wednesday. Patients must be at least 21 years old and have to get certification from their doctor before registering with the Office of Cannabis Management. Plants can be ... Read More