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Rhode Island to Release New Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation is rolling out some new medical dispensary licenses to better serve patients in the area.
Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Bill Authorizing Safe Injection Sites
Rhode Island is introducing safe injection sites to help combat the continuing opioid crisis.
Rhode Island Senate Approves Legal Cannabis
Rhode Island just made history by approving a legal cannabis bill. The proposed legislation passed 29-9 earlier this week.
Rhode Island Considers Legalization to Solve Budget Crisis
Will Rhode Island be the next state to legalize cannabis?
University of Rhode Island Aims to Offer Online Course on Cannabis
The proposed course will be a seven-week accelerated course in cannabis studies.
Rhode Island State Senators Voice Disapproval of Potential Marijuana Legalization
Another showdown is brewing between the General Assembly and Governor Gina Raimondo.
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.
Rhode Island Officials Reject Opioid Dependency as Qualifier for Medical Cannabis
The Health Department's reasoning is that chronic pain is already covered.
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.
Legalization In Rhode Island May Be On The Horizon
Lawmakers are warming up to the idea as neighboring states embrace legal weed.
