New York to announce legalization of medical marijuanaJanuary 6, 2014 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is to announce the legalisation of medical marijuana for those with serious illnesses in his state, Belfast Telegraph said. New York will join 20 other U.S. states and Washington DC in permitting the sale, possession and use of marijuana for medical purposes. Washington state has also legalised recreational marijuana. According to The New York Times, Governor Cuomo will unveil the plans in his annual State of the State address on Wednesday, Jan 8. Several bills to legalise the drug have made it through the New York state assembly only to be stalled in the Republican-controlled state senate. Governor Cuomo intends to overrule the senate with an executive order, allowing 20 New York hospitals to prescribe cannabis to patients suffering from serious conditions. Governor Cuomo’s change of heart reflects a growing shift in public opinion on the issue of marijuana legalisation. Recent polls suggest about half of the U.S. population now supports an end to its prohibition. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |