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.

What’s the difference between marijuana legalization and decriminalization?

By Fresh Toast

March 10, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.

The issue of marijuana reform is not one dimensional, not in the slightest. In addition...

Kevin Hart, front left, co-owner of Pure Oasis recreational marijuana shop, completes a sale of cannabis products to the stores first customer Niambe McIntosh, front right, moments after the store opened for the first time, Monday, March 9, 2020.

First recreational pot shop in a major East Coast city opens

By Associated Press

March 9, 2020 at 4:06 p.m.

Boston's first pot shop opened Monday, marking the first recreational marijuana store to open in...

According to new research, the average age when teens first try drugs, such as cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, has risen since 2004.

Study: Teenagers are waiting to experiment with drugs later in life

By Brendan Bures

March 9, 2020 at 12:06 p.m.

The advent of marijuana reform across North America caused politicians and parents alike to worry...

Pure Oasis, Boston's first recreational marijuana shop, and the state's first black-owned one, is slated to open, Monday, March 9, 2020.

Boston braces for large crowds as 1st pot shop opens

By Associated Press

March 9, 2020 at 12:05 p.m.

The first recreational marijuana shop in a major East Coast city opens Monday in Boston,...

Marijuana plants grow in the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe's growing facility in Flandreau, S.D. Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe will vote this week on legalizing medical and recreational marijuana on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation.

South Dakota tribe set to vote on legalizing marijuana

By Associated Press

March 9, 2020 at 12:04 p.m.

Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe will vote this week on legalizing medical and recreational...

The Milwaukee Avenue entrance of MOCA Modern Cannabis on the first day of recreational marijuana sales on Jan. 1, 2020, in Logan Square. MOCA Modern Cannabis has a planned dispensary at 216 W. Ohio St.

Five recreational marijuana dispensaries got the city’s OK to move forward. Here’s where they are.

By Ally Marotti

March 9, 2020 at 3:27 p.m.

Five proposed marijuana dispensaries in Chicago received approval Friday from the Zoning Board of Appeals,...

Jessica Baker takes a cutting of a plant at the Baker's marijuana nursery at Baker Medical on Feb. 26 in Oklahoma City.

Low taxes mean high times for marijuana entrepreneurs in Bible Belt states

By Associated Press

March 9, 2020 at 12:04 p.m.

From their keen taste for sun-ripened pot to their first meeting at a pro-marijuana rally...

What Newbies Should Know About CBD Skincare Products.

What you should know before using CBD skincare products

By Fresh Toast

March 6, 2020 at 3:02 p.m.

CBD is a compound that can be used for plenty of things, ranging from treating...

In the new Collective Bargaining Agreement proposal issued to NFL players Thursday morning, the league would stop suspending players after positive tests for marijuana and drugs of abuse.

New NFL CBA would eliminate suspensions for positive marijuana tests, other substances of abuse

By Christopher Mason

March 6, 2020 at 3:01 p.m.

The NFL is ready to turn over a new leaf. In the new Collective Bargaining...

Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, questions marijuana advocate Nicholas Stein during a public hearing Monday on Gov. Ned Lamont's marijuana bill.

Supporters of Connecticut legal marijuana bill say its time has come, but some lawmakers question impact of drugged driving

By Amanda Blanco

March 6, 2020 at 3:01 p.m.

Legislators and community leaders spent hours Monday debating how Gov. Ned Lamont's proposal to legalize...