Nation Dec 04 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Congress inches closer to a possible stimulus deal In our news wrap Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have agreed that a bipartisan relief bill worth $900 billion is a starting point, the House of Representatives voted to decriminalize marijuana at…
Nation Jul 09 Watch 5:33 What has changed in states that have legalized marijuana — and what hasn’t Across the country, more state laws are aligning with voter attitudes about recreational use of marijuana. The wave of cannabis legalization has had a significant influence on individuals, communities and governments, and driven the development of a burgeoning commercial industry.
Nation Dec 01 Watch 2:38 A history of the American war on weed On November 8, multiple states legalized marijuana for medical or recreational purposes -- so Joe Dolceās new book on the substance's history in the U.S. is timely. Dolce argues marijuana's bad reputation is a result of political demonization, including an… By PBS NewsHour
Nation Feb 14 Illegal crossing: See the confiscated weed at the Colorado-Nebraska border Since Colorado started legally selling recreational marijuana just over a year ago, law enforcement along the Nebraska border are busier than ever, as eastward drivers attempt to leave the state with everything from rolled joints to psychedelic glass pipes to… By Hannah Yi
Sep 20 Watch Pot black market still thrives after Colorado legalization By PBS News Hour Although recreational use of marijuana has been legal in the state of Colorado for nine months, some people are still choosing to buy it on the black market. Critics say legalization has created two systems: a legal market for those… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch Marijuana, Marriage, Gambling and Taxes Are Top Ballot Initiatives to Watch Marijuana, Marriage, Gambling and Taxes Are Top Ballot Initiatives to Watch… Continue watching