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Ohio lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 9 on January 11th that would make big changes to the State’s medical marijuana program. So far, the Senate General Government Committee has held three hearings on the matter. The next hearing is Tuesday, March 14, 2023, where the legislators will be hearing from proponents, opponents, and the interested parties of Senate Bill 9.

MedicateOH previously reported on Ohio Senate Bill 26, which would increase the legal limit for driving under the influence of cannabis (marijuana). This Wednesday, February 22 there will be a Proponent hearing for S.B. 26. Here's some background and how to prepare to participate:

An Ohio legislator introduced a bill last week to address the issue of legal medical cannabis users stopped by police while operating a vehicle. Changes to the law would increase the THC threshold for intoxication, making charging legal cannabis users with an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence) more difficult.

The Ohio State University's Drug Enforcement and Policy Center (OSU DEPC) at the Moritz College of Law conducts an annual survey to track the Ohio Medical Marijuana Program's performance. Four years into the program, the survey touches on subjects such as patient overall satisfaction, prices, availability of products, and other legal matters.

Cannabis can be healing to the body—inside and out! With new cannabis skincare products entering the market everyday in Ohio and beyond, it can be difficult for consumers to know what's what and how it works. MedicateOH examines a few cannabis beauty products to give readers an idea of what to expect.