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Rhode Island Considers Legalization to Solve Budget Crisis
Will Rhode Island be the next state to legalize cannabis?
November 19, 2020
University of Rhode Island Aims to Offer Online Course on Cannabis
The proposed course will be a seven-week accelerated course in cannabis studies.
May 11, 2020
Rhode Island State Senators Voice Disapproval of Potential Marijuana Legalization
Another showdown is brewing between the General Assembly and Governor Gina Raimondo.
December 19, 2019
Rhode Island’s Attorney General Announces $5.4 Million Opioid Settlement
The settlement is a part of a $700 million agreement between a U.K. company and a coalition of 50 states over the company's marketing of Suboxone.
October 28, 2019
Rhode Island Officials Reject Opioid Dependency as Qualifier for Medical Cannabis
The Health Department's reasoning is that chronic pain is already covered.
May 3, 2019
Rhode Island Governor Plans “With Reluctance” to Propose Legalizing Marijuana
With reluctance, Gov. Gina Raimondo wants Rhode Island to join its neighbors in the move toward legalization.
January 14, 2019
Legalization In Rhode Island May Be On The Horizon
Lawmakers are warming up to the idea as neighboring states embrace legal weed.
December 11, 2018
Rhode Island Approves Medical Marijuana as Autism Treatment
Rhode Island now allows medical cannabis therapies as a treatment option for those living with autism.
October 17, 2018
Rhode Island Sees Largest Drug Bust in State History
The RIPD just arrested dozens of alleged motorcycle gang members and seized a massive amount of drugs and guns.
May 24, 2018
Going For The Summit: A Peek At Marijuana In Rhode Island
Marijuana in Rhode Island has stepped up its game, as a recent trip to Summit Medical and a peek into the cannabusiness showed.
November 5, 2017
New Rhode Island Laws Aim to Combat Opioid Epidemic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed three bills into law aimed at combating Rhode Island’s…
July 20, 2017
Rhode Island Lawmakers Fighting to Legalize the Leaf in 2017
A couple of Rhode Island lawmakers want to ensure that Massachusetts and Maine are not the only New…
January 12, 2017
Will Rhode Island Legalize if Massachusetts Does?
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says “Little Rhody” may have to get serious about establishing a legal…
November 2, 2016