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.

Marijuana and rolling papers are displayed in New York.

Opinion: The right way to legalize marijuana

By John R. Durso

November 18, 2020 at 10:42 a.m.

As leaders of labor organizations representing working New Yorkers, we have seen firsthand how the...

In this April 8, 2020, file photo, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam gestures during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. Northam has signed two criminal justice reform bills into law and proposed adding $1 million to the state budget to investigate the culture at the Virginia Military Institute after a newspaper article described allegations of racism.

Virginia governor pushes to legalize marijuana

By Associated Press

November 16, 2020 at 4:39 p.m.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam is pushing to legalize marijuana for recreational use...

Montana Advanced Caregivers owner Richard Abromeit talks about different strains of marijuana stored in a refrigerator at the Billings, Mont., medical marijuana dispensary on Nov. 11, 2020. Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become throughout the country and across party lines. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)

Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana

By Associated Press

November 18, 2020 at 10:39 a.m.

Bill Stocker could be considered the archetype of a conservative voter: He's a retired Marine...

Texas lawmakers file 11 bills to loosen marijuana laws

By Cayla Harris

November 13, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.

Texas lawmakers set a record with over 60 marijuana-related bills in 2019 — and this...

CANNABIDIOL CANNOT TECHNICALLY BE INCLUDED IN FOODS OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | Due to ongoing studies, CBD cannot be legally included in foods or dietary supplements. Still, CBD-infused dishes continue to be a food trend and CBD products labeled "dietary supplement" are available on the market. In response, the FDA has sent warnings to several companies, and some local governments, like New York City, are cracking down too. Conversely, other states, like Maine, have passed or are in the process of passing laws allowing for the sale of edible CBD products.

Haze surrounds New Jersey cannabis bill as leaders discuss taxes

By Associated Press

November 13, 2020 at 4:49 p.m.

TA haze hung over New Jersey's recreational marijuana legalization effort on Thursday as negotiations over...

South Dakota? Conservative state surprises with pot passage

By Associated Press

November 13, 2020 at 4:49 p.m.

Marijuana fans in a conservative and rural state known for mountainside stone sculptures of four...

Thomas Wells, left, and David Scott of Vertical Management on Oct. 4, 2020, in Bellwood.

Judge allows rescoring of Illinois marijuana license applicants to continue

By Robert McCoppin

November 13, 2020 at 6:07 p.m.

A judge Thursday denied a request to stop Illinois officials from rescoring applications for recreational...

There's still a stigma attached to psychedelics and cannabinoids as being dangerous drugs that contain no medical value, but it's slowly disappearing.

The progressive impact psychedelics and cannabis are having within the medical community

By Fresh Toast

November 12, 2020 at 3:53 p.m.

What do cannabis and psychedelics have in common? They're all classified and considered illegal, dangerous...

Election revives recreational pot initiatives in New Mexico

By Associated Press

November 11, 2020 at 12:01 p.m.

State legislators are rekindling efforts to open New Mexico to recreational marijuana production and sales,...

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.

Atlantic City’s pipe dream: 3-5 year exclusive on pot sales

By Associated Press

November 11, 2020 at 11:56 a.m.

It may be just a pipe dream, but Atlantic City's mayor is ready to delve...