Tag: New York

Jacob OglesAugust 24, 2018
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Three states already have started to explore how medical marijuana can help opioid users break their addictions. Could Florida be next? “Studies show there’s been a significant reduction in opioid use in states that have medical cannabis programs,” says Todd Beckwith, marketing director for AltMed, which opened its first Florida dispensary in June. Continued research […]

Scott PowersJuly 30, 2018
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Citing problems in Florida, Michigan and at least four other states, Florida’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson joined a colleague from Michigan Monday morning in asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate SunPass contractor Conduent State & Local Solutions for possible illegal wrongdoing. The Florida Department of Transportation contracted with the Maryland-based company for $287 […]


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