Veterans do not have access to medical cannabis through the federal healthcare system, otherwise known as the Veterans Affairs or VA. The VA while no longer aggressively targeting cannabis users and identifying them as drug users, has a long way to go before we can see veterans gaining access to safer medical alternatives. All too often is cannabis the last option for people, … [Read more...] about Presidential Candidate Proposes Medical Marijuana Waivers For Military Veterans
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Legislators Have Yet Another Option for Expanding Veteran Cannabis Access
On Tuesday, a Republican U.S. legislator from Florida proposed another bill that looks to protect military veterans who use medical marijuana. Rep. Greg Steube’s proposal would sign into law existing VA policy that ensures vets can’t lose benefits over cannabis use — and go a step further by ensuring [...] You can view the whole article at this link Legislators Have Yet Another … [Read more...] about Legislators Have Yet Another Option for Expanding Veteran Cannabis Access
Federal Reserve Bank Presidents Call For Marijuana Banking Clarity
Three Federal Reserve Bank presidents united in a call on Wednesday for clarity on rules for providing financial services to the marijuana industry. During a panel at the American Bankers Association summit, the federal executives were asked about how financial institutions are expected to manage conflicting state and federal cannabis laws. All three stressed the need for a … [Read more...] about Federal Reserve Bank Presidents Call For Marijuana Banking Clarity
Senate Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans
Ooh Rah!!! This is exciting. Two Democratic U.S. senators filed legislation on Wednesday that would effectively legalize medical marijuana for military veterans and let government doctors help them access it. #22toomany It's only right and moral for the Federal Government to take care of the medical needs of our military veterans. They fight to protect the United … [Read more...] about Senate Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans
Marijuana in the Midterms
#ResistProhibition In order to end prohibition, we need to pressure legislators on all levels: Federal, State, and Municipalities. -Dabbin Dad Erik Altieri is the Executive Director of NORML . This feature was published in the June 2018 issue of High Times magazine. Subscribe right here . Marijuana legalization is going to be a lead issue in the 2018 elections. … [Read more...] about Marijuana in the Midterms
Massachusetts Bill Introduced That Protects Legal Marijuana Businesses
In the wake of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to rescind Obama-era guidance that protected legal marijuana businesses, legislators in Massachusetts have introduced a bill that would prohibit state and local police from participating in federal cases against people or licensed operators who follow state marijuana laws. The bill [...] You can view the whole article at … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Bill Introduced That Protects Legal Marijuana Businesses