Aug 26 U.S. government to expand list of marijuana growers for research By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department said Monday it would move forward to add to the number of marijuana growers for federally-authorized cannabis research. Continue reading
Aug 06 Louisiana launching medical marijuana after years of waiting By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press Louisiana is becoming the first Deep South state to dispense medical marijuana on Tuesday, four years after state lawmakers agreed to give patients access to therapeutic cannabis. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 8:01 Why the legal marijuana industry is now struggling with diversity and inclusion By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe As marijuana legalization expands across the country, who is benefiting from the blossoming industry? In most cases, it is a very different population from that which has previously borne the brunt of marijuana criminalization. Millions are still dealing with scars… Continue watching
Jul 12 Is CBD legal? Here’s what you need to know, according to science By Nsikan Akpan, Jamie Leventhal If you buy or sell CBD, you could be breaking the law. These science lessons can explain why. Continue reading
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. Continue watching
May 31 Awash in marijuana, Oregon takes steps to curb production By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press If growing marijuana in Oregon were to stop today, it could take more than six years by one estimate to smoke or eat it all. Continue reading
May 08 Attorneys general from 33 states urge banking reform for pot industry By Associated Press Most Americans live in states where marijuana is legally available in some form. But most banks don't want anything to do with money from the cannabis industry for fear it could expose them to legal trouble from the federal government,… Continue reading
May 04 Illinois governor announces plan to legalize marijuana By Sara Burnett, Associated Press Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday he’s reached an agreement with key lawmakers on a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state starting next year. Continue reading
Apr 19 Police are now taking roadside blood samples to catch impaired drivers By Jenni Bergal, Stateline While it’s easy for police to screen drivers for alcohol impairment using a breath-testing device, there’s no such machine to screen for drug impairment. As a result, more police are ordering electronic warrants and drawing blood roadside, sparking concerns about… Continue reading
Apr 02 FDA says it’s exploring CBD’s uses. Does it work — and is it legal? By Carla K. Johnson, Candice Choi, Associated Press Products containing CBD are already in stores and sold online, so it's easy to believe there must be something special about the ingredient. But the claims are largely unproven and quality control standards don't exist. Continue reading