From Prohibition to Progress: Lawmaker's Push for Cannabis in Idaho

<p>The trend of new states adopting regulated cannabis laws is expected to continue, driven by increasing public support for legalization and the potential economic benefits of a legal cannabis market.</p><p> </p><p>A GOP lawmaker in Idaho has introduced a bill that would legalize medical cannabis in the state, but with significant restrictions.</p><p> </p><p>Under the proposed legislation, only a limited number of medical conditions would qualify for medical cannabis treatment, and patients would need to obtain a recommendation from a specialized physician.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, the bill would prohibit smoking or vaping of medical cannabis and would only allow the use of oils, tinctures, and other non-inhalable forms of the drug.</p><p> </p><p>While the bill represents a significant step forward for medical cannabis in Idaho, it is likely to face opposition from some conservative lawmakers who remain opposed to any form of cannabis legalization.</p><p> </p><p>The Green Rush is a cannabis business talk show produced by Pro Cannabis Media discussing news issues in the cannabis market and each week conducts a deeper dive into specific topics of the industry.</p><p> </p><p>Show Notes:</p><p>EMERGING MARKETS</p><p>Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Legalize Medical Cannabis In Idaho https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/03/31512843/gop-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-legalize-medical-cannabis-in-idaho-but-theres-a-catch</p><p> </p><p>Hosts:</p><p>*Jimmy Young, founder PCM</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-young</p><p>*Doug Miller, Dougie Fresh Pick$</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougiefreshpicks</p><p>*Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/</p><p> </p><p>Episode 1140 The #TalkingHedge...</p><p>https://youtu.be/zaBoDES5rgc</p>