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.

NJ legal marijuana advocates beat rivals in fundraising

By Associated Press

October 30, 2020 at 1:52 p.m.

New Jersey's ballot question on legalizing recreational marijuana has led to more than $2 million...

Cars are driven past a billboard urging voters to vote "No" against euthanasia in Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. New Zealanders are poised to decide on two crucial social issues during an election on Saturday, Oct. 17, whether to legalize recreational marijuana and whether to legalize euthanasia.

New Zealanders vote to legalize euthanasia but not marijuana

By Jessica Schladebeck

October 30, 2020 at 1:58 p.m.

Citizens across New Zealand voted to legalize euthanasia for the terminally ill but collectively opted...

Cannabis, no longer so divisive, draws more conservative support

By Bloomberg News

November 3, 2020 at 5:08 p.m.

As Americans head to the polls more divided than ever on social and economic issues,...

Thomas Wells, left, and David Scott of Vertical Management on Oct. 4, 2020, in Bellwood. Vertical Management and two other companies filed suit against Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his administration.

Downstate judge orders Illinois not to rescore marijuana license applications while controversial issue plays out in court

By Robert McCoppin

October 28, 2020 at 6:06 p.m.

A court has ordered Illinois officials to hold off on rescoring license applications for recreational...

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.

Mississippi mayor challenges medical marijuana initiative

By Associated Press

October 28, 2020 at 1:10 p.m.

A Mississippi mayor on Tuesday challenged the petition process that put one of two medical...

Voters cast their ballots in early voting at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton on Sept. 30, 2020.

Suburban voters weighing in on cannabis, school building projects and other issues

By Madeline Buckley

October 28, 2020 at 1:17 p.m.

Voters in the suburbs will weigh in this election season on dozens of issues from...

Both the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) identify marijuana as an <a href="https://americanaddictioncenters.org/marijuana-rehab/is-it-addictive">addictive drug</a>. Research shows marijuana users can develop problematic use patterns, or what's known as a marijuana use disorder, in severe cases after prolonged use. According to NIDA, an estimated 30% of marijuana users have some degree of <a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/marijuana-addictive">marijuana use disorder</a>.

USDA approves Indiana’s plan for commercial hemp growing

By Associated Press

October 26, 2020 at 12:04 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Indiana's plan to allow farmers...

DITCH THE GLOVES | According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gloves should be used when cleaning and disinfecting your home and when caring for someone who is sick. Wearing gloves outside of those two instances, like at the grocery store, will not protect you from contracting the virus and may still spread germs. Instead, stick to hand sanitizer and handwashing.

Election could stoke U.S. marijuana market, sway Congress

By Associated Press

October 26, 2020 at 12:03 p.m.

Voters in four states from different regions of the country could embrace broad legal marijuana...

Back in the drug game – legally, this time – Jay-Z announces Monogram cannabis line

By Karu F. Daniels

October 28, 2020 at 1:10 p.m.

Jay-Z is returning to his drug-dealing roots for his latest entrepreneurial endeavor. But this time,...

Oregon vineyards lose lawsuit after alleging odor from nearby marijuana operation would mar grapes

By Associated Press

October 23, 2020 at 10:58 a.m.

Two Oregon wine grape growers have failed to convince a state judge their grapes would...