New York Becomes the 23rd Medical Marijuana State!
On Saturday, June 5, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act into law, making New York the 23rd state with an effective medical marijuana law.
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Despite Science, New Medical Cannabis Laws Prohibit Smoked Cannabis
As Minnesota and New York become the 22nd and 23rd states to implement medical cannabis laws, both states plan to prohibit smoked cannabis.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.06.25)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 25, 2014:
New York State Legislature and Governor Come to Agreement on Medical Marijuana
New York State lawmakers announced today that they have come to agreement to approve a limited pilot program for medical marijuana in the Empire State.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.06.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 18, 2014:
Gov. Cuomo Attempts to Obstruct the Compassionate Care Act
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has had three-and-a-half years to weigh in on New York’s medical marijuana legislation. Instead, he first opposed medical marijuana outright. Then, this January, he proposed an unworkable distraction.
Marijuana-Epilepsy Drug Cuts Seizures in Half
British drug maker GW Pharmaceuticals released the first results on the efficacy and safety of Epidiolex, with an average reduction in seizure frequency of 50% among a group of 27 children and young adults with treatment-resistant epilepsy.
Medical Marijuana Bill Is Faced With Difficulties in New York Senate
A high-ranking state senator in New York has expressed that he has no plans to move the medical marijuana bill out of his committee,reports The Poughkeepsie Journal.
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NYPD Arrests 80 People a Day for Low Level Weed Possession
According to a new report from the Marijuana Arrest Research Project, in the first four months of 2014, the NYPD made 80 low level weed possession arrests a day and the statistics have stayed the same as in 2013.
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Medical Marijuana Bill Faces Setback in NY Senate
A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in New York suffered a major setback Monday, the same day Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters he would sign a medical marijuana bill -- so long as it "makes sense."
Medical Marijuana: Drug Company, NY Partner for Clinical Trials to Treat Epilepsy in Kids
New York state is partnering with a British company to hold clinical trials for marijuana-based medication for children who have seizures that are resistant to their medicine.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.28)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 28, 2014:
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Key Lawmaker Says Medical Marijuana Will Happen
A New York medical marijuana bill rests with a ranking Republican senator who opposes the measure but might agree to another version before the session ends
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.21)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 21, 2014:
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NY Senate Health Committee Passes Comprehensive Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill
NY State Senate Health Committee passed (S.4406-B/Savino) by a bipartisan vote of 9 – 8. The bill would alleviate the suffering of seriously ill New Yorkers
NY Senate Has the Votes to Pass Medical Marijuana Bill
NY State Sen. Diane Savino claims she has rallied enough votes to pass SB 4406, which legalizes medical marijuana, more than what is needed to pass the bill
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NY's Medical Marijuana Bill: Glaucoma Out, Rheumatoid Arthritis In
Recent amendments to New York medical marijuana bill include not allowing it to be used for glaucoma, but for rheumatoid arthritis, the bill's sponsor said.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.07)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 7, 2014: