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.

CBD products have always had a labeling issue. A new report shows that the problem remains but that it has improved consistently.

Leading CBD brands still have some inaccurate dosages, even if their numbers have improved

By Fresh Toast

June 17, 2020 at 5:11 p.m.

Dosage is very important for marijuana products. The accuracy of them allows people to understand...

Consumers require better education on cannabis 101 from marijuana industry according to survey

By Brendan Bures

June 17, 2020 at 5:08 p.m.

Despite various efforts by numerous companies big and small, education remains the biggest obstacle in...

Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker on what legal marijuana would mean for people of color

By Brendan Bures

June 16, 2020 at 12:18 p.m.

The senators analyzed how cannabis criminalization drives deep wedges into society with long-term, damaging consequences....

Should the resolution pass, the Nevada pardons represents growing marijuana-centric criminal justice reform occurring nationwide.

Nevada Governor to pardon tens of thousands of marijuana convictions

By Brendan Bures

June 15, 2020 at 2:53 p.m.

A new resolution introduced by Gov. Steve Sisolak would pardon tens of thousands of low-level...

Racial disparity among marijuana business owners and employees are in need of change, policymakers say.

Study finds Denver’s marijuana businesses need to diversify

By Brendan Bures

June 15, 2020 at 2:49 p.m.

A 2017 Marijuana Business Daily poll reported that less than 10% of nationwide cannabis businesses...

22 dispensaries have sold 14,714 pounds of marijuana for a total of just more than $92 million since the first dispensary opened in May 2019.

More than 7 tons of medical marijuana sold in Arkansas

By Associated Press

June 15, 2020 at 2:45 p.m.

More than seven tons of medical marijuana has been sold in the state in just...

Navajo Attorney General Doreen McPaul said the lawsuit was filed Thursday in tribal court.

Navajo Nation sues over hemp growing operation

By Associated Press

June 12, 2020 at 12:56 p.m.

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice is suing a tribal member over what authorities say...

Portland plans to stop using marijuana tax revenue to fund police

By Brendan Bures

June 12, 2020 at 12:55 p.m.

Police benefit from marijuana legalization in ways you probably don't expect. Research shows no longer...

The Colorado Department of Transportation conducted the survey of 18,000 residents from 2017 to 2019, The Denver Post reported Wednesday.

Many cannabis users believe driving under influence is safe

By Associated Press

June 11, 2020 at 4:38 p.m.

A survey of Colorado residents who use cannabis daily found many believe driving under the...

South Dakota would be the first state to approve both medical and recreational marijuana at the same time, if voters pass a pair of initiatives on the November ballot.

South Dakota marijuana advocates launch campaign for November election

By Associated Press

June 11, 2020 at 4:37 p.m.

Marijuana legalization advocates kicked off their campaign on Wednesday to convince South Dakota voters to...