Nation Dec 18 What the federal marijuana policy shift means for 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
Politics Aug 20 Watch 6:29 How the reclassification of marijuana could impact users, businesses and research 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… By John Yang, Kyle Midura
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
Nation Dec 30 Once budding, Oklahoma's weed industry faces tougher enforcement Ten new laws will begin to take effect in 2025. Here's what they mean for Oklahoma growers and dispensaries. By Adam Kemp
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
Sep 26 U.S. health authorities need to play a larger role in cannabis policy, report says By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press An estimated 18 million Americans report using marijuana daily or near-daily, more than the number who drink alcohol that often. Continue reading
Aug 29 Abortion measures on the ballot in 41 states, voters to have say on other tough questions By David A. Lieb, Associated Press More than 140 ballot measures are going before voters in the general election. They include constitutional amendments in at least nine states to enshrine abortion rights. Continue reading
Aug 16 The evolution of Harris' stances on key issues, from the death penalty to marijuana By Brian Slodysko, Michael R. Blood, Alan Suderman, Associated Press As a presidential candidate, Kamala Harris’ litany of policy reversals is opening her to attacks by Republicans and testing the strength of her pitch to voters as a truth-teller who is far more credible than former President Donald Trump. Continue reading