Medical marijuana next big issue for state legislature after lengthy spring...
Now that the state budget is done, the focus at the Capitol is shifting to other priorities, including whether to allow medical marijuana. Advocates...» E-Mail This
View ArticleState Senate is sticking point for legalizing medical marijuana
State lawmakers go back to work in Albany this week as the second half of the legislative session gets underway. The debate over legalization of...» E-Mail This
View ArticleUnfinished business in legislative session
There’s about two months left in the legislative session and a number of issues are still left on the agenda. But it’s uncertain how many of them will...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDrug legalization and abuse topics in Albany
It was a day of drug policy discussion in Albany, as lawmakers held a forum on legalizing marijuana, proposed bills to combat heroin addiction and...» E-Mail This
View ArticleState Senate will determine fate of medical marijuana
The fate of a medical marijuana bill remains up in the air in New York state. The state Assembly has approved a version that would allow patients to...» E-Mail This
View ArticleCuomo downplays chances of end-of-session agreements
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is downplaying the chances of any major agreements before the legislative session ends later this month. The governor, who has...» E-Mail This
View ArticleCuomo says medical marijuana bill isn't dead yet
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today that there's still a chance the state legislature could pass a medical marijuana bill that he would sign. Only five days...» E-Mail This
View ArticleLegislative session could end with a whimper
The legislative session is scheduled to end on Thursday, and many issues remain unresolved. But a low-key end of session might not matter much to New...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMedical marijuana bill sponsors hold private meeting with Cuomo
Sponsors of a medical marijuana bill continued to negotiate with Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the governor’s objections to many of the measure’s provisions,...» E-Mail This
View ArticleCuomo, legislative leaders agree on heroin bills, still discussing medical...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have agreed to a package of bills combating heroin addiction, and say they are still discussing other issues,...» E-Mail This
View ArticleNew York to allow limited medical marijuana under agreement
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the legislature have agreed to a limited medical marijuana program for patients with cancer, AIDS, and childhood seizure...» E-Mail This
View ArticleSenate sponsor of medical marijuana bill gratified by large number of 'yes'...
After a lengthy debate of several hours, the medical marijuana bill was approved in the Senate , and now goes to the desk of Governor Andrew Cuomo, who...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMedical marijuana becomes legal in New York
New York is now the 23rd state to allow medical marijuana, now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill into law. But, it will be some time before...» E-Mail This
View ArticleHow will medical marijuana use go over in the workplace?
While medical marijuana will soon be legal for some illnesses in New York, legal experts are warning there are some unanswered concerns over when and...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMedical marijuana legal in N.Y., but will insurance pay for it?
Marijuana has been approved in New York for medicinal uses for people with certain ailments, but that doesn’t mean using it will be simple. It’s a bit...» E-Mail This
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