Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
It's now legal to possess and use marijuana in Missouri but you still can't buy it
First responders initially tried constructing a ramp and digging a bank in the ice for the horses to climb out, but they were unsuccessful.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Maryland, Missouri legalize marijuana, while 3 other states vote no
The results of Tuesday’s election mean that 21 states have now approved marijuana’s recreational use.
US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Brittney Griner "is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances" and that the administration was working "to resolve the current unacceptable and wrongful detentions" of Griner and Whelan."
These 3 cities are the best for cannabis vacations
San Francisco, home of Hippie Hill and Haight Ashbury, is not the No. 1 city for a cannabis vacation.
Which states put marijuana on the ballot in 2022?
Recreational marijuana could be legal in half the country if the handful of states with cannabis measures on ballots this November pass them.
Uber Eats, Leafly team up to deliver cannabis
The delivery isn't available in the U.S. just yet, but could be a sign of things to come.
Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses, calls for review of law
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
Vermont dispensaries to begin selling recreational weed
Vermont dispensaries are set to begin selling marijuana for recreational use, though only three will be ready to do so on opening weekend.
Governor Wolf starts process to pardon lower level marijuana convictions
Pennsylvanians with minor, nonviolent marijuana criminal convictions are eligible to be pardoned under a joint effort from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
Half of Americans think marijuana is bad for society, poll finds
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
North Dakota recreational marijuana measure approved for ballot
Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota have succeeded in bringing the matter to a public vote in November.
Missouri voters set to weigh in on recreational marijuana
Missouri voters are set to decide whether to allow recreational marijuana use in the state.
NBA's Iman Shumpert arrested at DFW Airport with a 'sizeable' amount of marijuana
Shumpert was charged with possession of more than 4 ounces, but less than 5 pounds of marijuana.
Ice T to open marijuana dispensary in Jersey City
Actor, rapper, and New Jersey native Ice T is going into the legal marijuana business in Jersey City — and he needs workers. His dispensary, a partnership with The Medicine Woman founder Charis B, wants to hire former cannabis offenders from the area.
Senate bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.
Attempt to override veto of marijuana legalization fails in Delaware
An attempt to override Delaware Governor John Carney's veto of a bill legalizing recreational marijuana has failed in the state House.
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.