THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM

Weekend Weed Read • February 22, 2025

South Dakota flag pulls back to reveal a medical cannabis symbol

South Dakota lawmakers narrowly reject legislation seeking to repeal medical cannabis access.

Idaho lawmakers send legislation to the governor’s desk imposing mandatory minimum penalties for low-level marijuana possession.

A sign for a licensed cannabis dispensary features a marijuana leaf over the words

Courts reject Colorado Springs City Council’s effort to overturn voter-approved measures permitting adult-use dispensaries.

A map of the US with states shaded green to represent if marijuana-related legislation pending is pending there

TAKE ACTION: Marijuana-related bills have been introduced in multiple states

A woman sits at a table rolling a joint with cannabis from a small glass jar purchased at a legal dispensary

Cannabis dispensary openings are associated with a significant decrease in opioid prescriptions.

Medical cannabis treatment provides sustained pain relief for cancer patients.

A senior woman uses a grinder to prepare cannabis for rolling into a joint

Researchers conclude that the use of medical cannabis by patients 50 and older is associated with a reduced need for prescription medications and significant health-related quality of life improvements.

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