Health Apr 23 What marijuana's reclassification means for public health and businesses By William Brangham, Jonah Anderson
Politics Apr 23 Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less-dangerous drug The order signed by Todd Blanche does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under federal law. But it does change the way it's regulated. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Politics Mar 02 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers whether marijuana and other drug users may possess firearms The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Nation Dec 18 Watch 7:04 What the federal marijuana policy shift means for cannabis use and research President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying the federal status of marijuana, categorizing it as a drug with less potential for harm and dependence. It's a major shift in policy that could have wide-ranging effects on cannabis use and research. By William Brangham, Jonah Anderson
Health Dec 18 WATCH: Trump orders reclassification of marijuana, downgrading its drug schedule This change won't legalize recreational use nationwide but may alter regulation and taxation. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Aug 20 Watch 6:29 How the reclassification of marijuana could impact users, businesses and research By John Yang, Kyle Midura President Trump has promised answers soon on a potential shift in national drug policy. Last year, the Biden administration proposed moving marijuana from the DEA's Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, which wouldn’t make it legal on the federal level but… Continue watching
Aug 12 Will Trump change federal marijuana policy? Here's what to know By David A. Lieb, Associated Press President Donald Trump is taking a new look at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a move that could nudge the federal government closer to an approach already embraced in many states. Continue reading
Dec 30 Once budding, Oklahoma's weed industry faces tougher enforcement By Adam Kemp Ten new laws will begin to take effect in 2025. Here's what they mean for Oklahoma growers and dispensaries. Continue reading
Nov 05 Florida rejects abortion and marijuana ballot measures as state sees major shift to the right By Stephany Matat, Associated Press Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who used state resources and campaigned heavily to defeat the issues. Continue reading
Nov 05 Voters deciding on life, weed and taxes By David A. Lieb, Associated Press While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states consider measures related to abortion or… Continue reading