Nation Nov 11 Judge stops pot dispensary licenses in parts of New York A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in Brooklyn and parts of upstate New York while a legal challenge to the state's selection process is being considered. By Michael Hill
Nation Apr 21 ‘Prohibition 2.0 is lifted’ as recreational pot sales begin in New Jersey New Jersey's recreational marijuana marketplace is open for business. Recreational sales of cannabis for adults 21 and older started Thursday, with the first alternative treatment centers opening early in the day. By Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Nation Apr 12 New Mexico governor signs bill to legalize recreational pot The governor's decision makes New Mexico the seventh state since last November to legalize adult possession and sales of cannabis for recreational use. By Morgan Lee, Associated Press
Science Mar 28 New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana New York is poised to join a growing number of states that have legalized marijuana after state lawmakers reached a deal to allow sales of the drug for recreational use. The agreement reached Saturday, which is expected to be signed… By Marina Villeneuve, Jennifer Peltz, Karen Matthews, Associated Press
Feb 22 After long wait, New Jersey moves ahead on recreational pot By Mike Catalini, Associated Press New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law legislation to set up a recreational marijuana marketplace, decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 7:38 How Colorado’s marijuana legalization strengthened the drug’s black market By John Ferrugia, Rocky Mountain PBS Some states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use have experienced a surge in the drug’s black market activity. In particular, Colorado has become a haven for underground marijuana cultivation, sale and export, prompting questions about how legalization led to… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 8:41 Marijuana has become big business. So why are small growers struggling to survive? By Paul Solman As marijuana has been legalized in states across the country, investors have identified a major business opportunity. Still, the cannabis market isn’t all easy money. In California, new companies are scaling up operations, but some smaller ones fight to survive,… Continue watching
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 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