Nov 05 Legal pot in D.C. could rest in the hands of the Republican-led Congress By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The national marijuana legalization debate is moving into the backyard of a Republican-controlled Congress, now that the District of Columbia has voted to legalize growing, possessing and sharing small amounts of pot. Voters in Oregon and Alaska also… Continue reading
Oct 17 Why is marijuana not playing a bigger role in Colorado races? By Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press DENVER — Colorado has seen feisty debates this fall, with candidates in close races for governor, Senate and the U.S. House arguing over abortion rights, energy policy and the death penalty. Just don't expect any of them to talk much… Continue reading
Oct 15 Voter turnout may tip the scales on Oregon's legal pot measure By Kristian Foden-Vencil, Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon’s marijuana legalization measure looks as if it might pass, according to a new poll by OPB and Fox 12. Continue reading
Sep 29 Pot entrepreneurs pour money into politics to support cannabis-friendly candidates By Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press Medical marijuana businesses have been giving to candidates since the late 1990s. With the arrival of recreational pot in Colorado and Washington, the industry and its political influence are expanding rapidly. Continue reading
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
Sep 20 What's it like inside one of Colorado's largest pot dispensaries? By Hannah Yi Marijuana is a pungent plant. And a tour of one of Colorado's largest pot dispensaries led NewsHour Weekend through all of its stages: from baby buds to pre-rolled joints. Continue reading
Aug 01 Edible marijuana rules tightened in Colorado By William Brangham Since recreational marijuana sales began at the beginning of this year in Colorado, sales of edibles – items like pot-infused sodas, chocolates, brownies and gummy bears – have become hugely popular. Unfortunately, because of inconsistent labeling and potency, many inexperienced… Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch Washington D.C. becomes latest jurisdiction to decriminalize marijuana By PBS News Hour This week, the District of Columbia became the latest jurisdiction to decriminalize possession of marijuana. It’s part of a growing national trend that may signal a changing attitude across the nation about the issue. Hari Sreenivasan discusses this shift with… Continue watching
May 30 House Republicans back state medical marijuana laws By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The GOP-controlled House voted early Friday in favor of blocking the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical marijuana. The somewhat surprising 219-189 vote came as the House debated a bill funding the Justice Department's… Continue reading
May 28 DEA allows Kentucky farmers to sow hemp seeds By Dave Sloan After a week-long legal battle with the Drug Enforcement Agency, Kentucky farmers and researchers will be able to sow the first imported hemp seeds. Continue reading