Marijuana decriminalization vote expected in House
The House will likely vote on a historic marijuana decriminalization bill next month, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Friday.
Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado
Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
Illinois pot sales tax revenue tops $52 million in first 6 months
Recreational pot shops in Illinois paid more than $52 million in sales tax during the first six months of the drug being legalized statewide.
Residents find 32 bags of marijuana inside package apparently delivered to wrong address
Thirty-two bags of marijuana were delivered to the wrong house in Texas. The marijuana is now in the custody of authorities.
Illinois reports April pot sales amid pandemic top previous 2 months
The legal sale of marijuana during Illinois’ first full month of lockdown due to the coronavirus surpassed sales in two previous months, state officials announced Monday.
Florida teens charged with killing 16-year-old over weed
Two Florida teens were arrested this week after authorities said they fatally shot a 16-year-old in the back over a marijuana sale gone bad.
4/20 fizzle: Marijuana industry tested as virus slams economy
In Illinois, marijuana businesses can keep operating under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.
Colorado girl with epilepsy, who fought for medical marijuana, dies following seizure
A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.
Illinois pot sales top $35 million in March
Illinois pot dispensaries sold more than $35 million in products throughout March.
Illinois extends pot business application deadline amid COVID-19 pandemic
State officials have once again extended the deadline for applications for certain recreational cannabis business licenses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus sends pot sales soaring as more Americans stay home
Legal marijuana sales have surged as Americans self-isolate amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
LA cannabis businesses deemed essential during pandemic
Among the Los Angeles businesses deemed essential and urged to remain open are those with city permits to sell cannabis, authorities said.
Illinois campaign focused on marijuana use education
Illinois officials launched a new statewide campaign this week focused on health and safety information for people who use marijuana.
Man fatally shot woman in Gresham drug deal after she didn’t let him smell the marijuana: prosecutors
Vining was ordered held without bail during a Wednesday bond hearing.
Boy, 8, wins $200 worth of marijuana products at youth hockey tournament
A grandfather says he was outraged after finding out what his 8-year-old grandson had won in a raffle at a youth hockey tournament: about $200 worth of marijuana products.