Marijuana

Nicholas Hohns shows off a tray of strawberry-lemon CBD gummies at his Deutermann Farms kitchen in Clayton, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban

By Gene Johnson

October 3, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

The ban “threatens to reduce retail revenues by $28.3 billion, displacing 225,000 jobs and reducing...

A pedestrian crosses East Ontario Street at North Fairbanks Court in Chicago in 2018. The building at left contains 620 N. Fairbanks Ct., where cannabis store Guaranteed Dispensary opened late in 2025. (Jośe M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Judge upholds permit for controversial cannabis shop in Streeterville

By Robert McCoppin

September 10, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

A judge upheld Chicago's permit for a controversial cannabis store in Streeterville, despite new evidence...

A Chicago resident shows a marijuana plant growing outdoors at her home garden on Aug. 19, 2026. The resident, who has a medical cannabis card, is currently growing four plants in her backyard to cultivate for personal use. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois regulators propose allowing licensed cannabis producers to grow outdoors

By Robert McCoppin

August 20, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors.

How to do your part in advancing cannabis reform in your state

By Andrew Ward

December 22, 2020 at 9:07 a.m.

Cannabis reform continues to make progress in America. With several states passing legislation on Election...

Florida Legislature should legalize marijuana or voters will do it for them | Editorial

By Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board

December 23, 2020 at 1:24 p.m.

When it comes to legalizing marijuana in Florida, the question is no longer whether it...

Zen Leaf recreational marijuana dispensary opens in Naperville; Sunnyside to follow on Wednesday

By Rafael Guerrero

December 21, 2020 at 7:01 a.m.

Naperville's second recreational marijuana dispensary, Zen Leaf, opened its doors to customers Saturday and a...

An amendment to legalize recreational use of marijuana will probably be on the 2022 ballot unless Florida legislators pass a bill before then.

Legislature should legalize marijuana or voters will do it for them | Editorial

By Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board

December 18, 2020 at 2:11 p.m.

When it comes to legalizing marijuana in Florida, the question is no longer whether it...

Processing at the Red White and Bloom hemp growing facility in Granville, Illinois, on July 2, 2020.

Giant hemp grower to buy marijuana cultivation license in Illinois

By Robert McCoppin

December 18, 2020 at 4:45 p.m.

Red White and Bloom Brands Inc. announced Thursday it has signed a definitive agreement to...

Marijuana could be available (legally!) soon in New Jersey, as lawmakers give blessing to marijuana marketplace

By Associated Press

December 18, 2020 at 10:44 a.m.

New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure Thursday setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace, sending the...

No one under the age of 21 should use marijuana. Nor should children be bombarded with cannabis ads.

Column: Cannabis has downsides, especially for kids. We need to acknowledge them

By Los Angeles Times

December 24, 2020 at 12:47 p.m.

There was a time in my life, in the not-so-distant past, when cannabis was immensely...

The Zen Leaf recreational marijuana dispensary along Route 59 in Aurora.

Chicago-based weed company Verano Holdings to go public in Canada, valued at nearly $3 billion

By Robert Channick

December 15, 2020 at 3:12 p.m.

Verano Holdings announced plans Tuesday to go public on the Canadian Securities Exchange through a...

Lawsuit threatens Mississippi medical marijuana

By Associated Press

December 14, 2020 at 11:15 a.m.

A court fight threatens to block a Mississippi medical marijuana program before the program even...

In 1996, marijuana legislation took a major step forward thanks to California. The Golden State became the first in the union to legalize medical marijuana via the Compassionate Use Act.

Haves, have-nots of Missouri cannabis industry in conflict as dispensaries open

By Jack Suntrup

December 14, 2020 at 11:15 a.m.

While scores of would-be entrepreneurs sit out, barred from participating in Missouri's medical marijuana program,...