Albany, NY – A new bill that will allow earlier access to medical marijuana for life-threatening conditions like epilepsy, has passed the State Senate. Now, the bill is off to the governor’s desk for signing. The legislation is sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi and State Senator Joe Griffo. Read more »
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Colorado court: Workers can be fired for using pot off-duty
DENVER (AP) — Pot may be legal in Colorado, but you can still be fired for using it. The state Supreme Court ruled 6-0 Monday that a medical marijuana patient who was fired after failing a drug test cannot get his job back. The case was being watched closely by employers and pot smokers in […]
All forms of medical marijuana are legal, Canadian court rules
Medical marijuana patients in Canada can legally use all forms of the drug, the Canadian Supreme Court has ruled. Medical marijuana patients will now be able to consume marijuana, not only smoke it. Cannabis oil is now permitted instead of only “dried” marijuana, meaning people can bake it into food products. Read more »
Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Studies Are An ‘Opportunity To Guide The Nation’
DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado is spending $9 million to study the role of marijuana as a medication. The state Board of Health approved the grants, and on Saturday researchers will come together to talk about their studies. There are many topics. People want to know if pot can help with things like Parkinson’s, post-traumatic stress […]