New laws, regulations, and court decisions are impacting access for medical cannabis patients and cannabis businesses in several states. While some developments are positive, such as Texas recently expanding its Compassionate Use Program, others are cause for concern and opportunities for advocacy. Texas: On September 1, HB 46 took effect, significantly expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), Texas’ restrictive medical cannabis law, including by adding chronic pain, allowing inhalation…

Today, the will of Mississippi voters was restored! Mississippi is poised to — once again — become the 37th medical cannabis state.

Great news! Utah’s medical cannabis program will allow medical access by drive-through and home delivery. These options will allow patients to access medical cannabis without having to risk in-person transactions. Drive-through access will be available as soon as medical cannabis pharmacies are equipped to offer it. At least two medical cannabis pharmacies — Dragonfly Wellness in Salt Lake City and a Perfect Earth location — plan to offer the service in July. Home delivery will take longer to roll…