Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA To Recommend Pot to Veterans in Legal States

On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where it is legal. This is a major step forward for veterans who have long sought access to medical marijuana as an alternative to traditional treatments for chronic pain … Read more

House Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Veterans Equal Access Act

On Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, House lawmakers reintroduced a bipartisan bill known as the Veterans Equal Access Act. The bill is designed to expand access to medical cannabis for veterans receiving care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill, which was first introduced in 2019, was reintroduced by Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and … Read more