On Tuesday, April 19 at 8:30 a.m., the House Committee on Health and Welfare will hear testimony on nine bills that would revise Louisiana’s medical cannabis program.

New Mexico health officials have once again decided to expand the state's medical marijuana program. From the Associated Press: [I]n another change that was welcomed by advocacy groups, Health Secretary Dr. Alfredo Vigil agreed to license eight new growers, boosting the state total to 25 in a push to increase plant production and serve more patients. Since the program started in 2007, the state has faced problems ensuring a steady supply. Vigil also agreed to allow growers to produce 150 mature plants…