Man jailed for Marijuana, now NY dispensary owner

MMP News AuthorJanuary 24, 2023
When the war on marijuana came sweeping through his New York City housing project decades ago, Roland Conner found himself going in and out of jail. Now he’s opened the state’s first legal cannabis dispensary run by someone previously punished under New York’s old drug laws. His shop named “smacked” ... Read More

Bill introduced to legalize marijuana in West Virginia

MMP News AuthorJanuary 11, 2023
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature proposes the legalization of marijuana statewide. According to the West Virginia Legislature, House Bill 2091 was introduced by Danielle Walker (D-Monongalia) on the first day of the legislative session on Wednesday and aims to amend the Code ... 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