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.

Naperville City Council might allow up to 3 recreational marijuana businesses to open

By Suzanne Baker

June 23, 2020 at 3:10 p.m.

Up to three recreational marijuana shops could open in Naperville under guidelines the city council...

Construction begins on Northbrook marijuana dispensary

By Kaitlin Edquist

June 24, 2020 at 11:17 a.m.

Construction has recently begun on a new recreational and medical marijuana dispensary in Northbrook. The...

Iowa’s medical marijuana program loses one-third of patients during coronavirus pandemic

By Erin Jordan

June 22, 2020 at 11:37 a.m.

The number of patients in Iowa's medical marijuana program fell by one-third during the COVID-19...

Despite league rules, NBA won’t be testing for marijuana when season resumes

By Jerry Tipton

June 22, 2020 at 11:39 a.m.

Marijuana and Disney World sounds oxymoronic. Like jumbo shrimp and liquid gas. But, 22 NBA...

About 600 patients seeking authorization to purchase medical marijuana in Missouri had their paperwork signed by a fake doctor, officials say.

Fake doctor signed 600 patients’ medical pot paperwork

By Associated Press

June 22, 2020 at 11:32 a.m.

About 600 patients seeking authorization to purchase medical marijuana in Missouri had their paperwork signed...

A sales rep shows a vaping device to a customer at the MUV Dispensary, a medical marijuana store in downtown Orlando.

Save some green: Experts give advice to medical marijuana shoppers

By Trevor Fraser

June 25, 2020 at 1:05 p.m.

"Memorial Day Savings! 10% off all products!" "Summer Steals ... $15 off on purchases over...

Advocates cite two new research papers that contend law enforcement agencies have a history of disproportionately targeting communities of color when it comes to marijuana enforcement.

Defund the marijuana police? Reports call for California to shift from law enforcement focus

By Andrew Sheeler

June 19, 2020 at 4:26 p.m.

Should California defund the cannabis police? The group Public Health Advocates is citing two new...

Missourians voted in 2018 to legalize medical marijuana, but recreational use of the drug remains illegal.

Kansas City mayor wants to stop penalizing marijuana possession

By Associated Press

June 19, 2020 at 4:25 p.m.

The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, is backing an ordinance that would strike possession of...

Sanders described marijuana legalization as a key pillar in police reform during a speech on the Senate floor this week.

Bernie Sanders: If you want police reform, legalize marijuana

By Brendan Bures

June 19, 2020 at 4:24 p.m.

National leaders and lawmakers have held ongoing conversations around criminal justice reform and racial injustices...

Lawmakers added the mass expungement option to House Bill 1424, which aims to open the marijuana industry to people of color and those who were previously convicted on drug charges that wouldn't be crimes now.

Colorado lawmakers let governor mass-pardon marijuana possession convictions

By Denver Post

June 17, 2020 at 5:14 p.m.

The governor would be able to mass-pardon marijuana convictions for possession of 2 ounces or...