If you live in Kentucky, call House Speaker Osborne and urge him to schedule a vote on HB 136 as soon as possible! This is the last week of Kentucky's legislative session, and the House of Representatives still hasn't scheduled a vote on the medical cannabis bill, HB 136. The House Judiciary Committee passed the bill last week in a 16-1 vote. It is critical that the House pass the bill right away so the Senate will have time to act on it before the session ends. Please call House Speaker David…

If you live in New Mexico, contact your senator today asking them to end marijuana prohibition. Yesterday, in a 36-34 vote, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed HB 356, which would legalize marijuana for adults. The bill is a product of a last-minute compromise and incorporates parts of the Republican-sponsored bill. It now heads to the Senate, where any vote is expected to be close. If enough New Mexicans reach out to their state senators, there is a chance the state will legalize marijuana…

If you live in Alaska, click here to support Senate Bill 8 to stop derailing lives for old cannabis convictions. This year, Alaska lawmakers have a chance to stop derailing lives for some old cannabis convictions. Criminal records can make it difficult to get a job, housing, or further one's education. It's outrageous that Alaskans are still haunted by records for conduct that is now legal. Follow this link to send an email message to your lawmakers in support of Sen. Tom Begich's sensible measure,…

If you're an Iowa resident, ask your lawmakers to expand Iowa's medical marijuana program today. Two bills to expand Iowa's low-THC medical marijuana program are working their way through the Iowa Legislature and have passed some important hurdles. On Wednesday, committees voted in favor of bills (SF 501 and HSB 244) that would make numerous positive changes to Iowa's medical marijuana program. The much-welcomed reforms include: Removing the three percent THC cap on medical marijuana products; Allowing…

If you live in Colorado, ask your state lawmakers to improve Colorado's medical cannabis program. Lawmakers presented several new measures to improve the state's medical cannabis laws – particularly for minors and for patients otherwise dependent on opioids. To support these measures supporting minors, click here. HB 1028 would add autism and reduce the burden on patients under 18 years seeking to qualify for the program. The law would still require two physicians to support a medical cannabis…

Lt. governor's marijuana legalization listening tour will visit Oil City on Sunday and Collegeville on Tuesday. Over the next week, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will be hearing constituents' views on marijuana legalization in McKean, Elk, Montgomery, and Vengango counties. He also rescheduled a Perry County stop that was postponed twice due to weather. If you live in any of those counties, try to stop by to make your voice heard. Here are upcoming stops: Kane (McKean County)Saturday, March 9, noon…

If you live in Georgia, click here to voice your support for HB 324 with your state senator. Rep. Micah Gravley's bill, HB 324, which would allow in-state cultivation, processing, and sale of low-THC oil in Georgia, took major step forward this week when it passed the Georgia House of Representatives on a vote of 123 to 40. If the measure becomes law, the state would provide welcome relief for patients, who today can possess low-THC oil, but are denied any way to access it in-state. If you support…

If you're a Kentucky resident, tell your state lawmakers it's time to stand up for patients and pass HB 136! Until this week, it appeared that the prohibitionists in Kentucky's legislature might prevent the medical cannabis bill, HB 136, from even getting a vote this year. Thankfully, the wall of opposition in the House Judiciary Committee finally crumbled yesterday evening when, in a 16-1 vote, the committee passed an amended version of HB 136. Next, the bill will be considered by the full House. Please…

If you live in New Mexico, contact your lawmakers today in support of marijuana decriminalization and legalization bills! Yesterday, the New Mexico Senate overwhelmingly passed SB 323, a bill that would decriminalize the possession of up to half an ounce of marijuana. However, there is no guarantee that the House will schedule a vote on the bill. Reach out to your lawmakers today in support of both marijuana decriminalization and legalization in New Mexico. Marijuana decriminalization will allow…

If you live in Kentucky, tell your state representatives it's time to stand up for patients and pass HB 136! After weeks of delays, the Kentucky House Judiciary Committee has finally agreed to discuss and vote on the medical cannabis bill this afternoon! HB 136, sponsored by Republican Reps. Jason Nemes and Diane St. Onge, is expected to receive a vote sometime late this afternoon. Please email your representatives right now and urge them to support the medical cannabis bill! In order for this…