Economy Oct 03 A $28 billion hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban By Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Politics Jun 18 Supreme Court sides with Texas marijuana user who says it's not a crime to have a gun The justices sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment. Hemani wasn’t charged with any other crimes or accused of using the weapon under the influence. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Health Apr 23 Watch 4:04 What marijuana's reclassification means for public health and businesses The federal government is reclassifying medical marijuana, categorizing it as a drug with potential medical benefits and less potential for harm. While this doesn’t legalize marijuana nationally, it does open the door for further research into its effects. William Brangham… 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
Dec 18 Watch 7:04 What the federal marijuana policy shift means for cannabis use and research By William Brangham, Jonah Anderson 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. Continue watching
Dec 18 WATCH: Trump orders reclassification of marijuana, downgrading its drug schedule By Lindsay Whitehurst, Bill Barrow, Associated Press This change won't legalize recreational use nationwide but may alter regulation and taxation. Continue reading
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