Minnesota OKs Medical Marijuana for Autism, Sleep Apnea
Minnesota residents with autism or obstructive sleep apnea can now qualify for the state's medical marijuana program.
Interstate Smuggling? How the Vireo Incident Is Testing State Cannabis Laws
One company, two states, felony charges: How a simple inventory problem blew up when cannabis oil—allegedly—crossed state lines.
Study: Minnesota Patients Say Medical Marijuana Reduces Pain
More than 60% of patients surveyed by the state reported benefits from using marijuana in inhaled or pill forms.
Autism, Sleep Apnea Added as Minnesota MMJ Qualifiers
Minnesota health officials say they're adding autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as qualifying conditions, effective in July.
Karl-Anthony Towns: Time for NBA to Allow Medical Cannabis
Towns told reporters that his experiences working with autistic children and his research into medical cannabis have helped shape his belief.
Iowa AG Tells Agency to Halt Portion of Medical Marijuana Law
An unusual attempt by Iowa to work with another state to transport medical marijuana oil across state lines is on hold amid legal concerns it could invite scrutiny from the federal government.
PTSD Patients Can Now Buy Minnesota’s Medical Marijuana
Tuesday brought the latest expansion of the state's medical marijuana program that launched in July 2015.
Midwest’s Cross-Border MMJ Proposal Is ‘Absolute Lunacy,’ Poses Nationwide Threat
An unusual proposal aimed at speeding access to medical cannabis could ultimately land patients in jail—and put medical programs in 29 states at risk.
Minnesota Medical Cannabis Providers Run $11M in Red
Minnesota's two licensed medical marijuana manufacturers have lost a combined $11 million in just two years of sales, according to the Associated Press.
Iowa Looks to Team With Minnesota for Medical Cannabis
Lawmakers are trying to work out a system allowing Iowa residents to buy cannabis oil in Minnesota, a novel system that could raise issues with the feds.
State of the Leaf: Texas Decriminalization Measure Moves Ahead, MMJ Stalls in SC
State of the Leaf is Leafly’s weekly roundup of legalization news from around the nation and the world.
State of the Leaf: South Africa Approves MMJ Production
A congressional bill could shield state-legal marijuana businesses, Australia eases import rules, and Colorado gets a cannabis drive-through.
State of the Leaf: Oregon Weighs Cannabis Protections for Workers on Days Off
Minnesota eyes long-shot bid for legalization, Vermont lawmakers sign adult-use petition, and North Dakota advocates gear up for a fight.
Former Industry Officials in Minnesota Face Felony Charges for Illegal Shipment
Prosecutors in Minnesota filed felony charges against former officials from a state-licensed MMJ manufacturer for allegedly shipping cannabis oil to a facility in New York.
State of the Leaf: Arkansas Lawmakers Aim to Gut MMJ Program
New York eyes full legalization, Maryland is drafting a constitutional amendment to legalize, and Minnesota's MMJ program is low on cash.