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Oklahoma Governor Says Medical Marijuana Law Has ‘Failed’ And State Should ‘Shut This Broken System Down’

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March 5, 2026

[#item_full_content] The Republican governor of Oklahoma says the state’s medical marijuana program has “failed,” and it’s “time to shut this broken system down” amid reports about youth cannabis use. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) said on Tuesday that the voter-approved “experiment” with medical marijuana legalization has led him to conclude that the program hasn’t worked, citing a Oklahoma Governor Says Medical Marijuana Law Has 'Failed' And State Should 'Shut This Broken System Down' Read More

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