“For nearly five years, Alabama patients and their providers have lacked the ability to locally access medically necessary state-approved cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries. Going forward, let’s hope lawmakers and regulators finally begin putting patients’ needs first.”
“Nurses have long known through their own first hand experience working with patients that cannabis holds legitimate therapeutic value. That is why, historically, nurses and nursing groups have been among some of the strongest and most outspoken advocates for changes in marijuana policy.”
“While expediting timelines may seem advantageous, the potential negatives embedded within the bill outweigh any perceived benefits. Patient access and rights must take precedence over expediency.”
“There’s no ‘buyer’s remorse’ among the public when it comes to legalizing cannabis.”
2023 marks yet another successful year for the advancement of marijuana policy reform in the United States.
This week’s updates include developments in: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NY, & PA.
Thanks to your advocacy, activism, and support, dozens of new marijuana laws took effect around the country this month.
This week’s update highlights legislative developments in CA, FL, OH, & OR.