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Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Bill Authorizing Safe Injection Sites
Rhode Island is introducing safe injection sites to help combat the continuing opioid crisis.
July 5, 2021
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.
June 23, 2021
Rhode Island Senators Propose Recreational Cannabis Legalization
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legalizing cannabis to bring in revenue to the state.
March 10, 2021
Rhode Island Receives 45 Applications For 6 Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses
There are six openings for new medical marijuana businesses in Rhode Island. 45 companies are competing for them.
December 24, 2020
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
R.I. Lawmakers Stand Down In Dispute With Governor Over Medical Marijuana Laws
The power struggle started last year.
February 5, 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