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Thousands of patients who rely on medical marijuana to treat debilitating conditions say they aren't getting the medicine they need. That's because of a big backlog in applications for medical marijuana ID cards in our state. By law, the Department of Health has 30 days to approve or deny an...

Thousands of patients who rely on medical marijuana to treat debilitating conditions say they aren't getting the medicine they need. That's because of a big backlog in applications for medical marijuana ID cards in our state. By law, the Department of Health has 30 days to approve or deny an...

Santa Fe, N.M — As the backlog of applications for the state's Medical Cannabis Program continues, groups are looking for answers. The backlog has left medical cannabis patients waiting 60 or more days to receive their cards. But a state statute says it should only take 30 days. Advocacy...

Santa Fe, N.M — As the backlog of applications for the state's Medical Cannabis Program continues, groups are looking for answers. The backlog has left medical cannabis patients waiting 60 or more days to receive their cards. But a state statute says it should only take 30 days. Advocacy...

Santa Fe, New Mexico — State officials say no matter where marijuana is grown it is not eligible for New Mexico True certification. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that Ultra Health President Duke Rodriguez says he has been denied the chance to participate in the New Mexico Tourism...

Santa Fe, New Mexico — State officials say no matter where marijuana is grown it is not eligible for New Mexico True certification. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that Ultra Health President Duke Rodriguez says he has been denied the chance to participate in the New Mexico Tourism...

As you can probably imagine, becoming a producer, and seller, of medical cannabis can get a bit complicated. The most recent licensing requirements released by the New Mexico Department of Health, which runs the state Medical Cannabis Program, are nearly 20,000 words long. With the recent...

Harrisburg, Pa. - Pennsylvania's Department of Health expects to begin working soon with physicians from health systems and professional organizations as it writes medical marijuana program regulations. Secretary of Health Karen Murphy said today her department also will seek guidance from the...

Harrisburg, Pa. - Pennsylvania's Department of Health expects to begin working soon with physicians from health systems and professional organizations as it writes medical marijuana program regulations. Secretary of Health Karen Murphy said today her department also will seek guidance from the...

Bismarck — The North Dakota Department of Health estimates a proposed ballot measure aimed at legalizing medical marijuana would require adding 32 full-time employees and cost $8.7 million to administer in the first biennium — a figure the measure's lead sponsor called "outrageous." In a memo...

Bismarck — The North Dakota Department of Health estimates a proposed ballot measure aimed at legalizing medical marijuana would require adding 32 full-time employees and cost $8.7 million to administer in the first biennium — a figure the measure's lead sponsor called "outrageous." In a memo...

Billings - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is lowering its fee for medical marijuana cardholder registrants by about 94 percent. The department, which administers the program, announced the change this month. As of Saturday, people renewing or applying for a new...

Billings - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is lowering its fee for medical marijuana cardholder registrants by about 94 percent. The department, which administers the program, announced the change this month. As of Saturday, people renewing or applying for a new...

The state Department of Health launched the medical marijuana authorization database Friday, despite software challenges that threatened to delay its release, according to the department. The database lets medical marijuana patients access benefits at retail marijuana stores, including...

The state Department of Health launched the medical marijuana authorization database Friday, despite software challenges that threatened to delay its release, according to the department. The database lets medical marijuana patients access benefits at retail marijuana stores, including...

Staten Island, New York - Despite becoming legal in New York in January, obtaining medical marijuana can be a challenge for Staten Island patients who meet the qualifications for a prescription. For starters, there are no dispensaries in the borough. And it doesn't look like there will be any...

Staten Island, New York - Despite becoming legal in New York in January, obtaining medical marijuana can be a challenge for Staten Island patients who meet the qualifications for a prescription. For starters, there are no dispensaries in the borough. And it doesn't look like there will be any...

Colorado's Health Department has $2.4 million to put toward studies about marijuana use, and now it is looking for researchers to help spend it. The department on Thursday began accepting grant applications for its Retail Marijuana Health Monitoring Program. The department already has a...

Medical marijuana patients might not be able to access their benefits - such as purchasing more potent products or buying in larger quantities - when Friday's new regulations go into effect, according to the state Department of Health. The department issued a news release Tuesday stating its...

Medical marijuana patients might not be able to access their benefits - such as purchasing more potent products or buying in larger quantities - when Friday's new regulations go into effect, according to the state Department of Health. The department issued a news release Tuesday stating its...