The house panel voted 8 to 4 in favor of the bill which James says will help many people here in Louisiana as well as help slow a growing opioid problem.
Medical marijuana is slowly making its way to Louisiana physicians. The process still has the first prescriptions more than a year away from being filled.
As one industry grows another one stands to lose quite a bit of money. It's the battle between the buds and the suds and billions of dollars are on the line.
A bill that failed last week has passed this week. The uses for medical marijuana have now been expanded according legislation passed by the Louisiana Senate.
The issue of medical marijuana will be back before the regular session of the Louisiana Legislature. Supporters believe they have controls in production and distribution in place so that prescriptions can begin soon.
Dr. Mike Strain's Department of Agriculture is in charge of producing the pot that will become medical marijuana in our state. Their first question is how much should we grow?
Americans in 13 states will see higher wages and others will see new laws that affect everything from marijuana use to gun regulation.
Minimum Wage Increases
Washington state will see the highest wage increase per hour at $9.32, followed by Oregon at $9...