After numerous attempts, and lots of negotiating, it appears that medical marijuana is going to be legalized in New York State. Medical marijuana has passed
Last week it appeared that New York’s medical marijuana bill, the Compassionate Care Act, had a great chance of being passed this week. The bill
The battle to legalize medical marijuana in New York State has been a tough one. Multiple times legislation was introduced to legalize medical marijuana in
One of New York’s most influential labor unions has endorsed medical marijuana. A.F.L.-C.I.O. has announced that it supports the Compassionate Care Act, which is New
Marijuana prohibition is a racist policy. If you are a minority, you are almost four times as likely to be arrested for marijuana compared to
Today, dozens of parents of children with epilepsy and patients living with multiple sclerosis and other serious, debilitating medical conditions will parade down Main Street
Yesterday, the Buffalo News reported on an agreement with Britain-based GW Pharmaceuticals to pursue clinical trials in New York for Epidiolex, a investigational new marijuana-derived
New York: In a another strong sign of growing GOP support for medical marijuana, Senate Vice President Pro Tempore George Maziarz (R-Lockport) has signed on
In this new TV ad, a doctor describes how his wife, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, could benefit from medical marijuana. He states, “knowing there’s
In this emotional TV ad, a mother calls out New York State Senator Dean Skelos for blocking a vote on the Compassionate Care Act, which
Albany — Today, the New York State Assembly passed (A.6357-B/Gottfried) by a bipartisan vote of 91 – 34. This is the fifth time that the Assembly
Albany - Today, The New York State Assembly will vote on the Compassionate Care Act — A.6357-B (Gottfried), New York’s comprehensive medical marijuana bill. The bill
Courtesy of The Joint Blog A Quinnipiac University poll released this week has found that a vast majority of New York voters favor the legalization of medical cannabis. In
Yesterday, the New York State Senate Health Committee passed (S.4406-B/Savino) by a bipartisan vote of 9 – 8. This is the first time in years
In a meeting with patients, caregivers and providers, Senator John Bonacic (R-Middletown) announced his support for the comprehensive medical marijuana bill known as the Compassionate
As Republicans gather in Westchester this week to nominate their statewide ticket, they should congratulate Erie County Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy for supporting the Compassionate
Courtesy of The Joint Blog New York’s Senate Health Committee will vote Tuesday on a proposal to legalize medical cannabis. According to Senator Diane Savino, the bill’s
The Marijuana Arrest Research Project released data showing that racially bias marijuana arrests continue to be one of the leading arrests in New York City, despite the
NEW YORK: On Friday, April 25th at 11am, elected officials, community members and the coalition, New Yorkers for Public Health & Safety, will rally on
By Barry Poppins Since Weedmaps launched its campaign to legalize marijuana in the Empire State, New Yorkers have rallied behind the cause, showing their support and asking us
I have been friends with the people at WeedMaps for a couple of years now, and I have always been a fan of what they
Courtesy of The Joint Blog Weedmaps, the leading listings and review site for marijuana dispensaries, today announces the launch of its New York City marijuana
Yesterday, dozens of patients, caregivers and healthcare providers travelled from all corners of New York – including Buffalo, Long Island, Syracuse, Hudson Valley, and New
Advocates Say There Are Enough Votes To Pass Medical Marijuana In NY: Senate Must Act Now East Syracuse - Wednesday, patients, families, advocates, and doctors will
