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Most Americans Think Marijuana THC and CBD Are the Same Chemical, Poll Says
Fifty-eight percent of Americans surveyed said they were unaware of any difference between marijuana and CBD use.
Schumer Says 'My Thinking Evolved' on Marijuana, Promises Legalization Bill
The New York senator, who once supported tough drug laws, said he changed his mind after seeing how legalization helped Colorado.
7 Officers Fired After in-Custody Death of Black Man With 2 Ounces of Pot
"I'm running out of ways to say that this is devastating, that the system needs to change, that no amount of weed or mental illness or melanin is punishable by death," a Democratic state candidate said of the 26-year-old's death.
States Where Weed Is Legal As New Mexico and New York Join the List
New York became the 15th state to fully legalize cannabis use on Wednesday as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.
Where You Can, Can't Smoke Weed in New York After Cuomo Legalized Marijuana
Governor Andrew Cuomo legalized marijuana on Wednesday, but there are restrictions on where a person can smoke.
New York Likely to Become 16th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
"I am proud that through strong collaboration, we have reached the finish line," New York state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) said after a bill legalizing recreational marijuana for adults passed on Tuesday.
Milwaukee County Reduces Pot Possession Fine While GOP Blocks Legalization
"I am proud to be a part of Milwaukee County taking this bold step in reforming marijuana laws," Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez said after the board adopted a resolution that dropped marijuana possession fines to $1 on Thursday.
Kristi Noem, Who Gutted a Transgender Sports Ban, Takes Stand on Marijuana
Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reportedly urged state lawmakers to make "necessary changes to allow for a successful implementation" of a medical marijuana bill approved by nearly 70 percent of voters last November.
Fake Plant Company Wants to Add Faux-Cannabis to Your Houseplant Collection
Greenery isn't new in homes, but Pot Plant aims to make cannabis plants as common as your succulents.
White House Fires 5 Staffers for Marijuana, Despite Promises
Five White House staffers were fired for past marijuana usage and "additional factors at play," press secretary Jen Psaki announced on Friday.
As America Races Toward Marijuana Legalization, How Can we Protect Youth?
We strongly urge state governments considering reforming their marijuana laws to base their decisions on science, not on public pressure or business interests.
Fact Check: Does Stimulus Include Free Alcohol, Marijuana for SF Homeless?
President Joe Biden signed into law a historic $1.9 trillion stimulus bill on March 11 that is aimed at helping Americans through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seven Jail Workers on Leave After Death of Black Man Held Over Marijuana
Marvin D. Scott III died in custody at the Collin County Detention Facility in McKinney, Texas, hours after his arrest for alleged possession of marijuana under two ounces.
2 Ex-Cops Accused of Pretending to Be On Duty, Pocketing Drugs and Cash
They allegedly impersonated ATF agents nearly a year after their law enforcement team had been disbanded.
Seth Rogen's Houseplant Customers Celebrate Receiving Weed Via Delivery
Houseplant sells both weed and home goods and is described as: "for people who love weed, by people who love weed."
Mexico Legalizing Marijuana May Force TX to Expand Medical-Only Restriction
Mexico was once a major supplier of marijuana into Texas, but smugglers from Colorado, California and Oregon have begun bringing their states' legalized cannabis into the Lone Star State.
Federal Cannabis Legalization is an Opportunity to Realize Justice and Jobs
More and more Americans have realized that cannabis' criminalization has been deeply racist from the beginning.
Black Entrepreneurs Are 'Going Green' With Cannabis Companies
Historically, drug laws have had a particularly harmful impact on the Black community, but now more Black-owned cannabis companies are opening as marijuana legalization spreads through the country.
Evanston, Ill., Could Be First City to Fund Reparations With Marijuana Tax
The program would be the first in the nation and is intended to make amends for discriminatory housing policies in the Illinois city.
The Weed Lobby is Using Big Tobacco's Playbook
The Madison Avenue "mad men" and K Street lobbyists have stopped trying to convince the public to see cigarettes in a new light. They are now focused on helping big marijuana take its place.
Haaland Defends Suggestion That Legalized Marijuana Could Fund Schools
The interior secretary nominee maintained that "we should diversify our funding streams for education, and not just rely on one," during Wednesday's confirmation hearing.
What New Jersey's Marijuana Legalization Means in Practice for Residents
As of Monday the state has legalized cannabis use and possession for adults, and residents can expect a regulated cannabis marketplace.
'I'm a Rabbi in Texas Writing Kosher Certificates for Cannabis'
The once-rejected herb is becoming a cornerstone of so much beneficial treatment—and my mission is to make it available to observant Jews and anyone else who requires it.
South Dakota Judge Appointed by Trump Ally Noem Rejects Marijuana Amendment
A judge appointed by Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Monday struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment that would have legalized marijuana.
Virginia State House and Senate Votes to Legalize Marijuana by 2024
"There have been a few bumps, but I'm hopeful that we'll have a polished bill we can agree upon in the next few weeks," Virginia Senate Adam Ebbin said Friday.
Top Senate Democrats to File Bill Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition
"The War on Drugs has been a war on people—particularly people of color," a trio of top Senate Democrats wrote in a joint statement released Monday.
The Right Path Forward on Drug Policy Under Biden-Harris
Over the last several years, the marijuana industry has mounted a multi-million-dollar campaign to persuade the public that marijuana is safe, all the while saturating the market with new, extremely high potency products.
Jim Belushi Talks Marijuana Farming and the Trauma of Losing John
In advance of what would be John Belushi's 72nd birthday, the younger Belushi shares stories about grief and the healing properties of cannabis.
Marijuana Legalization 2021: These U.S. States Could Legalize Weed in 2021
Lawmakers in seven states are attempting to pass legislation that would ultimately legalize adult-use marijuana in the upcoming year.
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