Thursday, July 10, 2025

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Court Rules New Jersey Businesses Can’t Fire Medical Marijuana Users

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So long as employees don’t show up under the influence, New Jersey businesses cannot fire medical patients for failing a marijuana drug test.
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Texas (Yes, Texas!) Will Have A Medical Marijuana Program — Sort Of

Brendan Bures -
In a stunning turn of events, the Texas Senate unanimously approved the expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program to include more qualifying conditions and make the process easier for patients.
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State Democrats Turning Cannabis Legalization Into Party Platform

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Recently, state chapters of national political parties have used marijuana to advance their agenda by making marijuana legalization as part of their party platform.
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Texas Republicans Now Support Cannabis Decriminalization

Brendan Bures -
This past weekend the state’s Republican Party passed a platform that includes marijuana decriminalization and an expansion of the Compassionate Use Act.
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Texans Urging Republicans To Expand Medical Marijuana Access

Brendan Bures -
With the midterm elections fast approaching, politicians have hit the campaign trail. Many key battles are being waged throughout the country, and we’re seeing cannabis emerge as a significant platform issue.
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This 6-Year-Old Girl Is First Patient To Receive Medical Marijuana In Texas

Brendan Bures -
A small act of history occurred this week in Texas as the state had its first legal marijuana purchase. The customer? A six-year-old girl from central Texas, whose name is being withheld for privacy purposes.
Cannabis

Texas Marijuana Program Leaving Many Behind, Including Children

Brendan Bures -
Back in 2015 Texas approved the Compassionate Use Act, which authorized the usage of CBD oil for patients with intractable epilepsy.
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A Guide To Texas’ Soon-To-Be Medical Marijuana Program

Brendan Bures -
Thanks to the Compassionate Use Act, Texas will join the 29 states where medical marijuana is legal and available in some form.
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