Medical Marijuana Expanded, but Not for Workers' Comp

Louisiana lawmakers have approved the use of medical marijuana for an expanded list of medical conditions, but left injured workers out of the party.  House Bill 579 appeared to be dead going into the final days of the regular session last week. And a Senate amendment to the bill would have removed the workers' compensation exclusion. But that was restored, and the bill passed the House on Friday. Sponsored by state Rep. Ted James, D-Baton Rouge, the bill now awaits the signature of Gov. John Bel Edwards. Edwards hasn't said if he'll sign the bill, but he did sign legis...