Politics May 01 Biden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Nation Sep 15 Oregon’s new psilocybin service center invites public to try psychedelic mushrooms Epic Healing Eugene is Oregon’s first licensed psilocybin “service center” and began providing doses to its first clients in June. It already has a waiting list of more than 3,000 names, including people seeking relief from depression, PTSD or end-of-life… By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press
Politics Jul 28 What to know as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota in August Minnesotans can legally possess and grow their own marijuana for recreational purposes starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, subject to limits meant to keep a lid on things while the state sets up a full-blown legal cannabis industry. By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Economy May 08 Americans bet $220 billion on sports in 5 years since legalization Americans have bet over $220 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the five years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for all 50 states to offer it. By Wayne Parry, Associated Press
Nation Apr 20 How pot holiday 4/20 came to be It's 4/20, the high holiday for marijuana enthusiasts, and it's falling this year as the U.S. government reviews its cannabis policy and as more states have legalized the drug. By Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Nov 11 Colorado voters approve initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press Colorado voters have passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for people 21 and older and to create state-regulated centers where participants can experience the drug. Continue reading
Nov 08 Maryland legalizes marijuana, Arkansas and North Dakota reject By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana. The first result came in Maryland, where voters approved legalization, making it the 20th state to take that step. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 7:38 How Colorado’s marijuana legalization strengthened the drug’s black market By John Ferrugia, Rocky Mountain PBS Some states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use have experienced a surge in the drug’s black market activity. In particular, Colorado has become a haven for underground marijuana cultivation, sale and export, prompting questions about how legalization led to… Continue watching
Jan 14 Why hemp could take off (and how the shutdown is fueling uncertainty) By Alex D'Elia Farmers already approved for hemp, and businesses sourcing from them or European producers, aren’t affected by the shutdown. But those who hoped to take advantage of the industry’s projected growth have had to push off plans to invest or add… Continue reading
Jun 24 Oklahoma conservatives’ views on medical marijuana evolving By Sean Murphy, Associated Press A growing group of traditionally conservative Republican voters in Oklahoma have shifted their position on medical marijuana as they approach a Tuesday vote that could ensure Oklahoma joins the growing list of states that have legalized some form of pot. Continue reading