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D.C. Council Eases Medical Marijuana Restrictions

by WI Web Staff June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

The D.C. Council has unanimously passed emergency legislation that makes it simpler for residents 21 and older to get access to medical marijuana.

MACIAS: Debunking Myths About Medical Cannabis

by WI Guest Author October 25, 2021December 21, 2021

Local Business, William J. Ford

Maryland Lawmakers’ Agenda to Include Enhancing State’s Legal Cannabis Industry

by William J. Ford October 14, 2020December 21, 2021

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Diversity, Equity Sought in Medical Cannabis Industry

by William J. Ford December 4, 2019December 21, 2021

The Marijuana Legalization Workgroup holds its first session in Annapolis on June 25. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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Maryland Seeks to Provide Marijuana Education

by William J. Ford July 2, 2019December 21, 2021

Linda Mercado Greene celebrates the opening of the first medical marijuana dispensary east of the Anacostia river on Jan. 24. Anacostia Organics is the first cannabis business to become a Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) in the District of Columbia. (Robert Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Ex-Barry Staffer Opens Medical Marijuana Dispensary

by James Wright Jr. January 30, 2019October 31, 2020

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FDA Approves First Cannabis-Based Prescription Drug

by WI Guest Author June 26, 2018October 31, 2020

Schumer Floats Sweeping Marijuana Reform

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer April 25, 2018October 31, 2020

Delegate Cheryl Glenn of Baltimore City sports a gold marijuana leaf pin in support of reforming medical marijuana laws in Maryland and in honor her mother, Natalie M. LaPrade, for whom the state's medical cannabis commission is named, on April 9. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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Md. Senate OKs Medical Cannabis Reform Act, Goes to Governor’s Desk for Signature

by William J. Ford April 9, 2018October 31, 2020

Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (standing) speaks to colleagues on the Senate floor on April 6. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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Medical Marijuana Heads Agenda on Last Day of Maryland General Assembly

by William J. Ford April 9, 2018October 31, 2020