October 26, 2015
The Florida Supreme Court is going to hold a Dec. 8 hearing on a measure to legalize medical marijuana. The court on Wednesday ordered oral arguments on the proposed amendment. The high court must decide whether or not the amendment …
April 20, 2015
An emotional Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation April 16 that immediately legalizes the use of medical marijuana in Georgia to treat eight serious medical conditions. Sponsored by state Rep. Allen Peake, a Republican from Macon, the new law makes it …
March 27, 2015
North Carolina legislators are stopping efforts to legalize marijuana to treat medical conditions. A state House committee voted Wednesday to kill a medical marijuana bill. Advocates say marijuana helps to manage chronic pain, and relatives of injured military veterans spoke …
March 26, 2015
After two rancorous years of squabbling, confusion and heated debate, Georgia appears on the verge of having a medical marijuana law after the state Senate passed a sweeping bill Tuesday that would allow cannabis oil to be used to treat …
February 26, 2015
Republicans lawmakers in Florida who once opposed medical pot are now embracing it, motivated by the strong show of support from voters and worried that another constitutional amendment during next year’s presidential race could drive opponents to the polls. Last …
February 25, 2015
A bill to legalize cannabis oil to treat seizure disorders and seven other debilitating health problems passed a key committee in the Georgia House on Monday but faces an uphill battle in the state Senate, even in its latest, watered-down …
February 5, 2015
Debate has opened on a bill that would legalize the use of cannabis oil for cancer, seizure disorders and other chronic illnesses in Georgia. A House committee discussed the bill on Tuesday. Sponsoring Rep. Allen Peake of Macon said the …