Politics Nov 06 Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so It represents a blow to GOP lawmakers, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and business and manufacturing organizations concerned about its impact on workplace and traffic safety. By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press
Nation Aug 31 Watch 5:54 U.S. health officials recommend moving marijuana to lower-risk drug classification The Department of Health and Human Services is recommending a major change in the way the federal government treats marijuana, but stops short of saying it should be decriminalized under federal law. HHS says marijuana should no longer be classified… By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings
Politics Mar 07 Oklahoma voters say 'no' to recreational marijuana Oklahoma voters have rejected a state question to allow recreational use of marijuana. The state question was the only issue on the ballot Tuesday. It would have legalized pot for those over the age of 21. By Sean Murphy, Associated Press
Nation Mar 01 What legalizing recreational pot could mean for Oklahoma Oklahomans will soon vote on a proposal that would permit individuals aged 21 and older to buy marijuana products for recreational use. If it passes, Oklahoma will become the 22nd state to legalize recreational marijuana. By Adam Kemp
Dec 19 Recreational marijuana is legal in Missouri. What's next? By Gabrielle Hays Amendment 3 in Missouri was passed in November, making Missouri the 21st state to legalize recreational marijuana. Continue reading
Nov 11 Judge stops pot dispensary licenses in parts of New York By Michael Hill 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. Continue reading
Apr 21 'Prohibition 2.0 is lifted' as recreational pot sales begin in New Jersey By Mike Catalini, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 12 New Mexico governor signs bill to legalize recreational pot By Morgan Lee, Associated Press The governor's decision makes New Mexico the seventh state since last November to legalize adult possession and sales of cannabis for recreational use. Continue reading
Mar 28 New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana By Marina Villeneuve, Jennifer Peltz, Karen Matthews, Associated Press 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… Continue reading