Mandie Landry

A measure that would protect employees in Louisiana who use medicinal cannabis against disqualification from getting unemployment benefits is advancing through the state legislature, reported Louisiana Illuminator. House Bill 351, from Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, who has been fighting for...

Nearly Two-Thirds Of GOP Voters Support Ending Federal Ban On Marijuana The majority of American voters would like to see the federal ban on marijuana ended, a November 2022 survey from Data For Progress showed. The proposal is supported by 74% likely U.S. voters with bipartisan approval. The idea...

To say that setting up a medical marijuana program with its required rules and regs is a challenge would be an understatement. One of the numerous complicated issues is employment. Louisiana has called in a task force. The group held several meetings to create recommendations to...

Louisiana employees who use medical marijuana may soon receive much-needed protection from being fired, reported Marijuana Moment. Sponsored by Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, House Bill 988 passed the Senate on Wednesday in a 26-8 vote. The legislation, which is now heading...

NY Bill Stimulating Business To Utilize Hemp For Industrial Purposes Heads To Gov. Hochul The bill that seeks to stimulate hemp use in packaging, construction and other industrial purposes got the green light from the New York Senate and Assembly. Following final procedural...