New Yorkers can now legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis
New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Seth Rogen launching marijuana brand Houseplant in US
Seth Rogen, an actor, filmmaker, comedian and proud marijuana enthusiast, is bringing his cannabis and lifestyle brand, Houseplant, to the U.S.
Man jailed for life over $20 marijuana sale released after 12 years
Fate Winslow was approached by undercover officers in 2008 and they asked where to buy some marijuana. He borrowed a bike, found some marijuana, and gave it to officers who then gave him $5. He got life in prison.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee had major role in U.S. House passing marijuana bill
The U.S. House passed a historic bill decriminalizing marijuana. Houston-area Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee had a hand in getting it passed.
MORE Act: House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
If signed into U.S. law, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reinvest in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.
Legal marijuana in Texas? 9 new bills introduced for consideration
Smoking marijuana is illegal in Texas, but could that change?
Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization
Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.
After complaints, Illinois revises process of applying for marijuana license
Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.
Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado
Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
Residents find 32 bags of marijuana inside package apparently delivered to wrong address
Thirty-two bags of marijuana were delivered to the wrong house in Texas. The marijuana is now in the custody of authorities.
Colorado girl with epilepsy, who fought for medical marijuana, dies following seizure
A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.
Illinois dispensaries net nearly $40M in first month of legal pot sales
Illinois' first month of legal recreational marijuana generated nearly $40 million in sales, state officials announced Monday.
Alaska pot shops among 1st in US to allow onsite consumption
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Sky above Arizona town glowed purple due to nearby marijuana farm: report
The purple glow is visible for miles, the Navajo County Facebook post on Friday said.
St. Pete man arrested for handing out marijuana to strangers ‘because it was Christmas,' police say
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
Men who regularly smoke pot may have increased risk of testicular cancer, study suggests
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
‘I have abused my lungs’: Willie Nelson says he quit smoking pot for health reasons
Country music star and marijuana lover Willie Nelson said he has stopped smoking to take better care of himself.
Cannabis-infused turkey gravy takes Thanksgiving dinner to ‘higher level,’ company says
A cannabis confections company said it has created a cannabis-infused turkey gravy to take Thanksgiving dinner to a “higher level.”
Company wants to pay someone $3,000 a month to smoke and review marijuana
Cue the Snoop Dogg song!