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…

On June 21, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB 46 into law, making Texas the 40th medical cannabis state in the United States!

This is the first legislative session since almost 56% of voters voted YES on Amendment 3, which would have legalized the adult use of cannabis.

While many American authorities continue to drag their feet on medical marijuana issues, one of our closest overseas allies is taking another step to help patients for whom marijuana is a safe and reliable treatment. Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer recently became the first hospital in Israel to administer medical marijuana to qualified patients. After a successful pilot program, the new hospital policy allows medical marijuana patients to use their medication either in smoking rooms or in private…