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.

Gov. Steve Sisolak said he'll ask the state Board of Pardons next week to consider unconditionally lifting non-violent criminal convictions for possession of 1 ounce.

Nevada governor seeks pardons for low-level pot possession

By Associated Press

June 11, 2020 at 4:34 p.m.

Nevada could become the latest state with legal marijuana sales to pardon people convicted in...

Customers at The Herbal Care Center keep their distance as they wait in line for their orders on March 31, 2020. Marijuana dispensaries were deemed essential businesses and were able to keep operating during Gov. J. B. Pritzker's coronavirus stay-at-home order.

Illinois recreational marijuana sales set another record in May with more than $44 million in transactions despite the coronavirus

By Robert McCoppin

June 11, 2020 at 6:41 p.m.

Recreational marijuana sales in May set another monthly record in Illinois, with more than $44...

Marijuana firm Cresco Labs diversifies board with NBA players union pick

By Abdel Jimenez

June 10, 2020 at 5:05 p.m.

Cresco Labs has appointed longtime trial lawyer Michele Roberts to its board, the first woman...

COVID-19's Impact On Cannabis Industry Proves National Legalization Is Near

Drug trial planned for synthetic cannabinoid coronavirus treatment

By Brendan Bures

June 8, 2020 at 11:37 a.m.

A Philadelphia cannabis firm has joined the race to create a COVID-19 cure using cannabinoids....

California wants to hire more cannabis cops to get a handle on black market marijuana

By Andrew Sheeler

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

California's Bureau of Cannabis Control is looking to beef up its law enforcement presence. The...

A staff member at Pure Oasis recreational marijuana store, center, walks past a line of customers standing in line outside the store, Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Boston.

1 of few black-owned pot shops in the US robbed in Boston

By Associated Press

June 3, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.

Boston's lone retail marijuana shop is dealing with another setback. Pure Oasis, one of the...

Marijuana plants are pictured at the Baker's marijuana nursery at Baker Medical Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma medical marijuana sales continue to smash records

By Associated Press

June 3, 2020 at 1:44 p.m.

Sales of medical marijuana in Oklahoma topped $73 million last month, the highest monthly total...

A demonstrator burns an American flag during a march in the Loop on May 29, 2020, to bring attention to the May 25 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

Chicago marijuana dispensaries close indefinitely

By Ally Marotti

June 2, 2020 at 11:20 a.m.

The bulletproof security glass inside Mission South Shore marijuana dispensary was supposed to be impenetrable....

This undated photo provided by the Israeli Antiquities Authority, an ancient altar is on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Israeli archaeologists said they've made a dope discovery.

Israeli scientists dig up cannabis traces in ancient temple

By Associated Press

June 1, 2020 at 2:54 p.m.

Israeli archaeologists say they've found cannabis residue on artifacts from an ancient temple in southern...

Your genes have a surprising impact on how marijuana affects you

By Fresh Toast

June 1, 2020 at 2:49 p.m.

Marijuana is a widely used drug yet it remains unpredictable. Seasoned users can usually manage...