Articles tagged with "New York"
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Veterans Are Key as Surge of States OK Cannabis for PTSD
The Associated Press - Published on November 27, 2017read more28 states plus the District of Columbia now include PTSD in their medical marijuana programs, a tally that has more than doubled in the last two years.
New York Adds PTSD as Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on November 13, 2017read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo said potential beneficiaries include veterans as well as police officers and survivors of domestic violence, crime, and accidents.
She’s Got a Golden Ticket: Meet One of the Five Licensed Cannabis Producers for New York
Lisa Rough - Published on October 3, 2017read moreLeafly chats with Hillary Peckham, COO and Founder of Etain, the only women-owned family-run medical cannabis company in New York.
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NY to Allow Use of Medical Cannabis Lozenges, Lotions, and More
Leafly Staff - Published on August 11, 2017read moreHealth officials announced new regulations that will permit new products, including chewable and effervescent tablets and lozenges as well as topical lotions, ointments and patches.
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New York Authorizes 5 New Medical Marijuana Producers
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2017read moreNew York state has authorized five more organizations to manufacture and dispense medical marijuana to improve patient access to cannabis medications.
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Drug Policy Alliance: Time to Decriminalize, NYC Racial Disparities Remain
Gage Peake - Published on July 11, 2017read moreThe Drug Policy Alliance, a leading advocacy group, released a report Tuesday calling for an end to criminal penalties for drug use and possession.
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Fate of New York’s PTSD Bill Rests With Cuomo
Gage Peake - Published on June 20, 2017read moreA proposal that would add PTSD as a qualifying condition for New York’s medical marijuana program has received final approval from state lawmakers.
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As New York Relaxes Cannabis Rules, Industry Wants In
Gage Peake - Published on June 12, 2017read moreEager to get in on what’s expected to be a booming industry, cannabis companies and investors are starting to flock to New York.
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New York Lawmakers to Renew Push for Cannabis Legalization
Gage Peake - Published on June 8, 2017read moreLawmakers are expected to introduce a bill to legalize cannabis in the state during a news conference in Albany on Monday.
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Brooklyn DA Challenges Sessions, Says Decriminalization Works
Gage Peake - Published on May 30, 2017read moreActing Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has long advocated against prosecuting low-level marijuana crimes, especially since taking office in 2016.









