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Louisiana University Gains Approval to Conduct Cannabis Research and Testing
A bill passed by state lawmakers allows the School of Pharmacy at the University of Louisiana Monroe to conduct research into cannabis and hemp and provide lab testing services to the medical marijuana industry.
Louisiana Senate Approves Bill Allowing Public Employees to Use Medical Pot
A bill that would ban discrimination against state employees who use medical cannabis was approved by the Louisiana Senate on Wednesday, sending the legislation to the governor’s desk for his approval.
Louisiana Bill to Allow State Employees to Use Medical Cannabis Receives Unanimous Vote
A Louisiana House Bill recently received a unanimous vote of passage to allow state employees to consume medical cannabis.
Politicians Supporting Cannabis and Putting ‘Fools’ in Their Place
The topic of cannabis has long divided U.S. politicians; here is a list of lawmakers on the right side of history.
Louisiana Mulls Locking Up Kids For Weed Again
Minors could face jail time for possessing small amounts of cannabis under a bill being considered by Louisiana lawmakers.
New Law Could Help Free Louisiana Man Serving Life in Prison For Cannabis
A new Louisiana law could open up opportunities for Kevin O'Brien Allen to be released from prison.
Louisiana Senate Candidate Gary Chambers Smokes Blunt in Campaign Video
Senate hopeful Gary Chambers Jr. of Louisiana addresses the outdated cannabis laws that target people of color, all while smoking a blunt, in a new campaign video.
Cannabis Flower Sales Begin in Louisiana
Medical cannabis patients in Louisiana can now purchase smokable flower, much to the joy of local advocates and lawmakers.
New Orleans Decriminalizes Cannabis and Will Pardon 10,000 Cases
Retroactive pardons for cannabis offenses go into effect immediately in New Orleans.
Louisiana Ends Jail Time for Small Amounts of Cannabis
Even repeat offenders who are caught with up to 14 grams of cannabis in Louisiana will have no possibility of jail time.