On Tuesday the Assembly passed my bill authorizing emergency access to medical marijuana for patients with the most urgent needs. Here are some stories on the bill passage and press conference held by advocates before the vote:
“Advocates Push for NY Emergency Medical Marijuana,” by Joe Spector, Gannett (via WGRZ), June 9.
“Assembly to Pass Emergency Medical Marijuana Bill” (includes video), by Joe Spector, Gannett (via Journal-News), June 9.
“State Bill Would Allow Emergency Medical Marijuana,” by Rachel Shapiro, Staten Island Advance, June 10.
“Advocates Push for Emergency Access to Marijuana as Clock Ticks” (includes video) , by Matthew Hamilton, Albany Times-Union, June 9.
“Andrew Cuomo’s Pot Problem,” by Nick Pinto, Rolling Stone, June 9.