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Medical marijuana legal fight rages over expanding qualifying conditions

Medical marijuana legal fight rages over expanding qualifying conditions

When Illinois expanded its medical marijuana program this summer to allow more conditions to qualify for the drug's use, advocates hailed the change as a victory for patients.But a little-noticed detail in the new law is at the center of a legal battle that could determine whether the state adds any more qualifying conditions in the future.As the list of conditions expanded, state officials have been pushing back, trying to clamp down on broader access.


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Medical marijuana money: Supporters raise $222K, opponents $250

Medical marijuana money: Supporters raise $222K, opponents $250

Last week, fundraising for the group opposing medical marijuana slowed, while supporters continued raising money.But campaign finance disclosures for Sept. 17-23 show that Drug Free Florida, which opposes a constitutional amendment expanding medical marijuana, spent another $392,919 placing TV ads.For its part, pro-Amendment 2 group United for Care has filmed its first ad, which campaign manager Ben Pollara says will start airing next week in Tampa, Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando and Jacksonville media markets.


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Medical marijuana petition clears protest period

Medical marijuana petition clears protest period

Oklahomans for Health confirms that the medical marijuana initiative made it through the 10-day signature protest period.The initiative cleared the final hurdle for certification of signatures Sept. 29.The initiative is now cleared to be on a future ballot.