Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Veterans investing in medical marijuana industry, some because of personal experience in other states

MMP News AuthorNovember 12, 2022

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Medical marijuana is expected to be available to Mississippians in a matter of months now. Three veterans we spoke with believe in the positive impact enough so that they’re investing in the industry. We spoke with Dr. Fred Kency. “I served four years in the United ... Read More

SPARTANSWORD.ORG STRIKES STRATEGIC VETERANS DAY PARTNERSHIP WITH CBD MANUFACTURER WARFIGHTER HEMP – World News Report

MMP News AuthorNovember 11, 2022

Spartan Sword Supports Veterans Who Pledge to Help Stop Veteran Suicide; Partnership Elevates CBD Visibility DENVER, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Warfighter Hemp (www.warfighterhemp.com) the military Veterans’ choice in hemp-derived CBD products, and the Veteran-founded 501(c)3 Spartan Sword (www.spartansword.org) announced a first-of-its-kind exclusive multi-year strategic partnership that elevates CBD visibility ... Read More

Military vets push for medical marijuana :: WRAL.com

MMP News AuthorJune 3, 2022

By Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief Raleigh, N.C. — Josh Biddix is an Iraq war veteran. He came home from deployment with post-traumatic stress disorder and a badly injured back. Both conditions deteriorated when he returned to work in law enforcement. “There’d be days, just … almost tears, just ... Read More

Poll Shows 62 Percent of Missouri Voters Support Recreational Marijuana | Weed News | St. Louis | St. Louis News and Events

MMP News AuthorJune 1, 2022

click to enlarge TOMMY CHIMS Missouri voters appear to be ready to see cannabis prohibition go up in smoke. As Missouri prepares to potentially decide the fate of recreational marijuana in the state this fall, a new poll offers some encouragement for those in the “pro-” category: More than half ... Read More

Former Marines Embark On A Marijuana Mission For Veterans

MMP News AuthorNovember 17, 2020

When three former Marines started laying the groundwork for a veteran advocacy group, the connections between opioid use and suicide became readily apparent, prompting them to look for a way to make a bigger impact. Bryan Buckley, Matt Curran and Andy Miears started Helmand Valley Growers Company in 2019 as ... Read More

Cannabis Calendar: Supporting Veterans

MMP News AuthorNovember 16, 2020

This week’s Cannabis Calendar is here for prospective potrepreneurs and advocates, but it’s not all about business: You can attend an online support group chat for military veterans, sign up for a DIY pipe class or get ready for a cannabis-friendly holiday market. Find out more below. Denver Women of Cannabis ... Read More