One of the central issues in the debate over the medical-marijuana question on Tuesday’s election ballot is whether scientific research confirms that marijuana can offer health benefits. Read more »
House moves to amend medical marijuana law’s research rules
HARRISBURG, Pa. — State lawmakers moved Tuesday to reinstate the research provision of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law, a month after a court decision left it in limbo. Read more »
Canadians can buy recreational cannabis in October
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that recreational use of cannabis will be legalised on 17 October, later than initially expected. Parliament passed a law legalising recreational marijuana on Tuesday but it still needs to be implemented. Read more »
Mother of sick boy seeks legalization of medical marijuana
LONDON — The mother of an epileptic boy at the center of a debate over medical marijuana in the U.K. is calling for an urgent meeting with ministers to discuss liberalizing British policy. Read more »