Politics
“Low Hanging Fruit:” Advocates say veterans’ MED access would accelerate legalization
By
Hilary Corrigan
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
Advocates expect easing MED access for veterans would accelerate legislation and other reform efforts.Bill Ferguson, co-founder of Veterans Cannabis Coalition, is a U.S. Army infantry combat veteran of the war in Iraq. At a National Cannabis Industry Association webinar on...
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