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.

Illinois collected $19.3 million in tax revenue during August on recreational marijuana sales, up 38% from July, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Illinois marijuana tax revenue up in August

By baiduhai

September 14, 2020 at 5:03 p.m.

Illinois collected $19.2 million in tax revenue during August on recreational marijuana sales, up 38%...

A car is left parked at a house where killings occurred in the rural town Aguanga, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.

With 7 dead, California pot ranch is tied to organized crime

By Associated Press

September 14, 2020 at 12:04 p.m.

AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — An illegal marijuana growing operation where seven people were fatally shot...

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>.

NJ voters weigh putting pot legalization in constitution

By Associated Press

September 14, 2020 at 12:03 p.m.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The presidential election and the coronavirus outbreak have largely overshadowed New...

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.

Ohio hemp farmers lobby for less regulation

By Columbus Dispatch

September 14, 2020 at 12:02 p.m.

Julie Doran stood between two neat rows of chest-high hemp plants on a 5-acre plot...

Nebraska court strips medical marijuana measure from ballot

By Associated Press

September 11, 2020 at 1:49 p.m.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska voters won't get the chance to legalize medical marijuana this...

Colorado cold snap could disrupt state’s marijuana industry

By Associated Press

September 11, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.

DENVER (AP) — Early cold temperatures and snow in Colorado may have destroyed millions of...

This Is Why Cannabis Is So Effective At Easing Inflammation

This is how cannabis effectively eases inflammation

By Fresh Toast

September 9, 2020 at 4:13 p.m.

While inflammation is the cause of many maladies, it's also sometimes the remedy. It accounts...

Altered mindsets: Marijuana is making its mark on ballots in red states

By Justin Franz

September 9, 2020 at 4:12 p.m.

When Tamarack Dispensary opened in the northwestern Montana city of Kalispell in 2009, medical marijuana...

Cases of bottled water are seen with other items left on the porch of a house where killings occurred in Aguanga ,Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.

7 killed at large-scale California marijuana operation

By Associated Press

September 9, 2020 at 4:09 p.m.

AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — An illegal marijuana growing operation where seven people were fatally shot...

Marijuana plants shown growing July 31, 2019. Two unsuccessful marijuana dispensary applicants are suing the state, hoping to halt its plans to award more weed dispensary licenses.

Lawsuit seeks to delay weed license lottery, alleges state picked 21 ‘politically-connected insider companies’

By Ally Marotti

September 8, 2020 at 5:47 p.m.

Two unsuccessful marijuana dispensary applicants are suing the state, hoping to hit the pause button...