While four states took giant leaps on the cannabis legalization front in 2023—including Delaware, Kentucky, Minnesota and Ohio—a host of others have unfinished business lingering for 2024. Here at Cannabis Business Times, we’ve once again consulted with our crystal ball to determine the possibility of changing fortunes for 11 states on our legalization radar. This list … [Read more...] about 11 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2024
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R.I. governor to sign bill to legalize recreational marijuana. The neighbor finally did it. I’m still in shock that CT did it before RI.
Rhode Island's governor signed legislation Wednesday making the state the 19th in the nation to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana, an issue that some lawmakers have been working on for years. “Together we got this job done and we got it done right,” Democratic Gov. Dan McKee said at the bill signing ceremony on the State House steps. Rhode Island's General Assembly … [Read more...] about R.I. governor to sign bill to legalize recreational marijuana. The neighbor finally did it. I’m still in shock that CT did it before RI.
Election 2022: Marijuana legalization voting guide. Imagine what could be accomplished in CT if the people voted on the bills and not the reps with deep pockets or personal agendas.
In most states legalization has been led by voter initiatives, not by elected politicians. Every two years, more states elect to legalize cannabis via statewide ballot measures. These measures are so overwhelmingly popular that they rarely fail when put before the voters. The challenge lies in getting them on the ballot, often in the face of intense opposition from local … [Read more...] about Election 2022: Marijuana legalization voting guide. Imagine what could be accomplished in CT if the people voted on the bills and not the reps with deep pockets or personal agendas.
CT MMP Amendment Meeting
CT MMP Amendment Meeting Tomorrow morning at 11am in Room 1E of the LOB, Connecticut legislators are expected to approve the verbiage of the proposed amendments to the state medical marijuana program. These amendments were submitted last month, but due to verbiage concerns the amendments required further revisement. The amendments are slated to pass … [Read more...] about CT MMP Amendment Meeting
CT MMP Statistics – July 2018
July CT MMP Statistics So how much did the program grow this past month? The July CT MMP Statistics are in. Since May, over 700 new patients have decided to give cannabis a chance in hopes find relief from their conditions. The program is still going strong, now at 26,541 patients. If only the Board of Physicians would continue to allow the program to grow by adding … [Read more...] about CT MMP Statistics – July 2018
CT MMP Statistics – May 2018
May CT MMP Statistics The sun is shining and someone left the heat on outside, if you didn't notice. So how did the program expand this past month? The May CT MMP Statistics are in. The program is still going strong, 25,805 patients. The DCP should be concerned how they plan to meet the continuously increasing demand of the grow medical … [Read more...] about CT MMP Statistics – May 2018
Tolls Over Adult-Consumption?
Last week the Speaker of the House, Joe Aresimowicz, said a vote in the state House of Representatives on bringing tolls back to Connecticut will take place soon, but votes on legalizing marijuana and adding casinos will probably wait until 2019. How is this possible? I’m surprised that legislators would be pushing this agenda yet again in Connecticut. On April 5th, … [Read more...] about Tolls Over Adult-Consumption?
February CT MMP Statistics Are In
February CT MMP Statistics Happy Friday everyone. How did the program expand this month? The February CT MMP Statistics are in. The program is still going strong, 23,508 patients. This is an increase of 1,083 or 5% growth this month. Are you aware of the proposed amendment changes to the program? Make sure you submit your comments to the state. Do you think the proposed … [Read more...] about February CT MMP Statistics Are In
CT MMP Statistics – January 2018
January CT MMP Statistics The January CT MMP Statistics are in. The program is still going strong, 22,425 patients. I guess on 425 patients wish for cannabis over the holidays. I hope these people find the comfort and assistance they require with a cannabis approach. The stoner stereotypes are being proven false more everyday, as they should be. The best way to help … [Read more...] about CT MMP Statistics – January 2018
CT MMP Statistics – December 2017
December CT MMP Statistics The December CT MMP Statistics are in. The program is still going strong, 22,000 patients. 903 new patients were registered into the program this past month The stoner stereotypes are being proven false more everyday, as they should be. The best way to help educate people of cannabis is to be open about your consumption. I enjoy … [Read more...] about CT MMP Statistics – December 2017
