Nation Nov 16 How the bill that ended the shutdown could threaten the U.S. hemp industry’s future By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Politics Aug 12 Will Trump change federal marijuana policy? Here’s what to know 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. By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Health Sep 26 U.S. health authorities need to play a larger role in cannabis policy, report says An estimated 18 million Americans report using marijuana daily or near-daily, more than the number who drink alcohol that often. By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Nation Jun 17 Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to issue more than 175,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions The governor's action regarding cases relating to use of paraphernalia make Maryland the first state to take such action, his office said. By Brian Witte, Associated Press
Nation Jun 10 As Martha’s Vineyard runs out of pot, dispensary sues state’s cannabis regulator Although Massachusetts legalized marijuana more than seven years ago, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission has taken the position that transporting pot across the ocean risks running afoul of federal laws. By Nick Perry, Associated Press
May 22 Daily marijuana use is now more common than daily alcohol use in the U.S., new study finds By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press High-frequency marijuana use overtook high-frequency drinking for the first time in 2022. Continue reading
May 04 As the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous, could more states legalize it? By David A. Lieb, Associated Press As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults. Continue reading
May 01 What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome? Here’s what to know, and why experts say it’s on the rise By Hannah Grabenstein Some doctors are warning that while cannabis has legitimate uses, it can also be misused, with debilitating side effects. Continue reading
May 01 Biden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The plan comes just weeks after Biden canceled student loans for another 206,000 borrowers. The Democratic president's focus on such issues comes as he fights to hold together the coalition that sent him to the White House in 2020. Continue reading
May 01 What reclassifying marijuana means for Americans By Jennifer Peltz, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn't legalize it for recreational use. Still, the switch is considered “paradigm-shifting."… Continue reading