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75% of Texas Voters Back Medical Cannabis Despite Program ConfusionLegislation

75% of Texas Voters Back Medical Cannabis Despite Program Confusion

A new poll shows 75% of Texas voters support medical marijuana legalization, yet most don't know the state already has a limited cannabis program. The findings come as lawmakers consider expansion bills.

Apr 18, 2026
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Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Crosses 100,000 SignaturesLegislation

Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Crosses 100,000 Signatures

Idaho's medical cannabis ballot campaign has gathered over 100,000 signatures with weeks remaining before the May 1 deadline, though organizers must meet signature thresholds in all 35 legislative districts to qualify.

Apr 15, 2026
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Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis InitiativeLegislation

Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis Initiative

Idaho's House and Senate have both passed a resolution urging voters to reject a medical marijuana ballot initiative expected in November. The measure cites concerns about harms in states with legal cannabis.

Apr 8, 2026
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Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Doctor Protection Bill for Cannabis RecsLegislation

Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Doctor Protection Bill for Cannabis Recs

Nebraska legislators voted 30-7 to advance protections for doctors who recommend medical cannabis, addressing a critical gap as the state implements its voter-approved program despite opposition from top officials.

Mar 22, 2026
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Idaho Medical Cannabis Campaign Hits Statewide Signature MarkLegislation

Idaho Medical Cannabis Campaign Hits Statewide Signature Mark

Idaho's medical marijuana campaign has collected enough signatures to meet the statewide ballot threshold but continues gathering petitions to ensure compliance with the state's strict regional distribution requirements.

Mar 21, 2026
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Alabama Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Set to Open After Multi-Year DelayIndustry News

Alabama Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Set to Open After Multi-Year Delay

Alabama medical marijuana dispensaries are nearing completion as the state's long-delayed program approaches its operational launch, nearly three years after legislative authorization.

Mar 16, 2026
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Georgia House Passes Medical Cannabis Expansion BillLegislation

Georgia House Passes Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill

Georgia's House approved bipartisan legislation to modernize the state's struggling medical cannabis program, which has faced supply shortages and limited access since 2015. The bill now heads to the Senate.

Mar 15, 2026
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Oklahoma House Defeats Bill Expanding Employer Drug Testing RightsLegislation

Oklahoma House Defeats Bill Expanding Employer Drug Testing Rights

Oklahoma House rejected legislation that would have let employers fire workers for medical marijuana use, preserving patient protections in a state with 375,000+ registered users.

Mar 15, 2026
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Delaware Senate Panel Advances Hospital Medical Cannabis Access BillLegislation

Delaware Senate Panel Advances Hospital Medical Cannabis Access Bill

Delaware's Senate Health Committee approved legislation allowing terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals. The bill now heads to the full Senate after passing with a clarifying amendment.

Mar 13, 2026
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South Dakota Senate Panel Blocks Bill to Disband Medical Cannabis OversightLegislation

South Dakota Senate Panel Blocks Bill to Disband Medical Cannabis Oversight

A South Dakota Senate committee rejected a House-passed bill that would have eliminated the state's medical marijuana oversight committee, preserving the regulatory body for at least another year.

Mar 9, 2026
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West Virginia House Advances Medical Cannabis Revenue Allocation BillLegislation

West Virginia House Advances Medical Cannabis Revenue Allocation Bill

West Virginia's House passed a medical marijuana revenue bill that includes a controversial amendment for psychedelic research funding, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers focused on cannabis-specific initiatives.

Mar 8, 2026
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Maryland Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Protections for First RespondersLegislation

Maryland Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Protections for First Responders

Maryland's Senate voted 33-11 to protect firefighters and rescue workers from job penalties over off-duty medical marijuana use. The bill now heads to the House after a similar measure stalled last year.

Mar 7, 2026
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Colorado House Passes Hospital Cannabis Access Bill Despite ConcernsLegislation

Colorado House Passes Hospital Cannabis Access Bill Despite Concerns

Colorado lawmakers approved a bill allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals, but advocates warn that amendments permitting facility opt-outs could leave many patients without access to their medicine during end-of-life care.

Mar 7, 2026
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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Advocates Push Forward Despite Notary ConvictionLegislation

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Advocates Push Forward Despite Notary Conviction

Nebraska medical marijuana advocates are defending their successful 2024 campaign after a notary was convicted for misconduct, arguing voters have spoken and implementation should proceed.

Mar 2, 2026
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Medical Marijuana Access in Hospitals Gains Traction in Multiple StatesLegislation

Medical Marijuana Access in Hospitals Gains Traction in Multiple States

Multiple states are advancing legislation to allow medical marijuana patients to use cannabis in hospitals, with bills focusing primarily on terminally ill and hospice patients despite federal legal complications.

Feb 28, 2026
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Nebraska Notary Faces Trial Over Medical Cannabis Petition SignaturesLegislation

Nebraska Notary Faces Trial Over Medical Cannabis Petition Signatures

A Nebraska notary faces 24 misdemeanor charges for allegedly improper notarization of medical cannabis petition signatures. The trial comes after voters approved the program in 2024.

Feb 27, 2026
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Oklahoma Counties Could Add 15% Cannabis Tax Under New BillLegislation

Oklahoma Counties Could Add 15% Cannabis Tax Under New Bill

Oklahoma legislation would let counties impose up to 15% tax on cannabis sales, but only after voters approve it in special elections triggered by commissioners or citizen petitions.

Feb 27, 2026
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South Dakota House Votes to Disband Medical Cannabis Oversight PanelLegislation

South Dakota House Votes to Disband Medical Cannabis Oversight Panel

South Dakota's House voted 41-26 to eliminate the medical marijuana oversight committee. Sponsor Rep. Tim Goodwin calls it unnecessary bureaucracy as the bill heads to the Senate.

Feb 25, 2026
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Florida House Panel Backs Fee Cuts for Veteran Cannabis PatientsLegislation

Florida House Panel Backs Fee Cuts for Veteran Cannabis Patients

Florida's House Health Committee unanimously approved legislation to cut medical marijuana card fees for veterans from $75 to $25, advancing bipartisan efforts to improve cannabis access for former service members.

Feb 25, 2026
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Maryland Bill Would Shield First Responders Using Medical CannabisLegislation

Maryland Bill Would Shield First Responders Using Medical Cannabis

Maryland's Senate Finance Committee heard legislation Thursday that would protect firefighters and rescue workers from workplace penalties for off-duty medical cannabis use, reviving a measure that stalled last year.

Feb 21, 2026
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Michigan Cannabis Market Sees Sharp 8.3% Drop in January SalesBusiness

Michigan Cannabis Market Sees Sharp 8.3% Drop in January Sales

Michigan cannabis sales fell 8.3% year-over-year to $226.8 million in January, with medical sales collapsing to just $0.4 million as market oversupply and economic pressures weigh on the industry.

Feb 21, 2026
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Missouri Auditor Finds License Scoring Flaws in 2019 Cannabis ProgramLegislation

Missouri Auditor Finds License Scoring Flaws in 2019 Cannabis Program

Missouri's auditor found significant flaws in how the state scored 2019 medical marijuana license applications, leading to costly lawsuits. State regulators are disputing the findings.

Feb 19, 2026
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West Virginia's Medical Cannabis Revenue Sits Idle Over Federal ConcernsLegislation

West Virginia's Medical Cannabis Revenue Sits Idle Over Federal Concerns

West Virginia refuses to spend medical marijuana tax revenue over federal law concerns, even as 20+ states allocate similar funds without issue. A state lawmaker is pushing to finally put the idle money to use.

Feb 17, 2026
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Hawaii Advances Medical Cannabis Access Bill for Health FacilitiesLegislation

Hawaii Advances Medical Cannabis Access Bill for Health Facilities

Hawaii House committees approved legislation allowing medical cannabis patients to use their medicine in health facilities, joining a dozen states with "Ryan's Law" policies.

Feb 10, 2026
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