Politics

“Low Hanging Fruit:” Advocates say veterans’ MED access would accelerate legalization

By Hilary Corrigan
May 21, 2020
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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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