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Pennsylvania is making a move to jumpstart medical marijuana program

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health says it expects to write temporary regulations this year creating a medical marijuana program.

Marijuana mom sentenced to jail for giving son pot brownie

A judge has sentenced a Fort Collins woman to 30 days in jail after her 19-year-old son ate a pot brownie she had purchased and then jumped from a third-story window, suffering serious injuries.

Here’s the scoop on Oregon’s rollout of recreational edibles, oil extracts

Oregon recreational shoppers can now purchase edibles and oil extracts. “I’m kind of excited about getting home and trying these with some coffee,” said Ray Berrian, a 66-year-old retired elementary school teacher.

Why Michigan may not approve signatures to legalize weed

A group hoping to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan turned in more than enough signatures before the deadline, but will the state allow them as validated?

‘With a heavy heart’: Group ends Ohio medical marijuana signature effort

The Ohioans for Medical Marijuana will continue as an advocate to make sure the state adheres to the legislation.

Illinois House has spoken: Expansion OK’d for state’s medical marijuana program

The Illinois House has approved a plan to expand the state’s medical marijuana pilot program by two-and-a-half years and add post-traumatic stress disorder and terminal illness to the list of allowed conditions.

This marijuana-loving Libertarian staking claim as Trump alternative

Libertarian presidential hopeful and pot lover Gary Johnson could be a factor in 2016, and claims, “I’m it” when it comes to alternatives to Donald Trump.

VA hospital in Phoenix blocks presentation on cannabis, PTSD

The Veterans Affairs hospital in Phoenix has blocked a local doctor from giving a lecture about marijuana’s effect on veterans with PTSD.

Pharmacists as budtenders? Ohio weighs regulation options

A legislative proposal to regulate medical marijuana through Ohio’s pharmacy board was scrapped Tuesday over concerns the rare setup nationally would create an undue burden on the state.

Yes to pot sales? Oregon counties may quash bans

During Oregon’s primary election on Tuesday, two counties might rescind bans on marijuana production and sales.

Oklahoma medical marijuana supporters racing clock to get on ballot

Supporters of a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma have formally begun collecting signatures in an effort to put the question on the ballot.