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Utah’s first medical marijuana dispensary is now open
The Associated Press - Published on March 2, 2020Read moreUtah’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened Monday as the state begins a slow rollout of a program that will allow residents with certain health conditions to use cannabis for medicinal purposes. The online application process for people to get medical marijuana cards started on Sunday, March 1. To get cards, people must first receive a […]
Advocates Push Back on Changes to Utah Medical Cannabis Law
The Associated Press - Published on September 10, 2019Read moreAdvocates and conservative groups sparred over proposed changes to Utah’s medical cannabis program during a tense, two-hour public hearing.
Utah’s Grand Bargain on Medical Marijuana: Will It Work?
Alex Halperin - Published on October 26, 2018Read moreUtah’s compromise is the latest evidence of how quickly confidence in medical cannabis has reached some of America’s most conservative communities.
Utah Governor Says He Will Oppose Medical Marijuana Initiative
The Associated Press - Published on March 30, 2018Read moreUtah Gov. Gary Herbert says he will work to oppose a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana in the state.
Utah Group Begins Push to Legalize Medical Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on March 22, 2017Read moreMedical marijuana advocates in Utah are planning to try to get an initiative on the November 2018 ballot that would allow cannabis to be used for treatment.
Utah Lawmakers Turn Timid on Medical Marijuana Plans
The Associated Press - Published on January 27, 2017Read moreUtah lawmakers announced Friday that they’re scaling back their push to expand the state’s very limited medical marijuana law to more uses or ailments.
Utah Republicans Laying Groundwork to Expand Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on October 20, 2016Read moreLawmakers presented outlines of measures they’re planning to introduce at the next legislative session that would expand legal uses of medical marijuana.
For Candidates in Utah, Medical Marijuana Issue Looms Large
The Associated Press - Published on October 18, 2016Read moreHouse candidates faced off this week, and a candidate for governor is set to talk about the need for legalization after his wife pleaded guilty to possession.
Cannabis Summit Suggests Shift in Utah’s Stance on Medical Marijuana
Lisa Rough - Published on October 11, 2016Read moreA new medical cannabis summit in Utah examines the latest advances in cannabis research.