Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
Montgomery County explores cannabis driving enforcement
Recreational marijuana may be legal in Maryland, but the Montgomery County Council believes it should be consumed safely - and that means no driving while high.
Recreational marijuana may be legal in Maryland, but the Montgomery County Council believes it should be consumed safely - and that means no driving while high.
Council votes against stricter cannabis dispensary regulations in Prince George's County
A bill seeking stricter laws for cannabis dispensaries in Prince George's County failed Tuesday, and some are celebrating.
A bill seeking stricter laws for cannabis dispensaries in Prince George's County failed Tuesday, and some are celebrating.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
TSA finds marijuana in woman’s adult diaper at airport checkpoint
The Transportation Security Administration says marijuana was discovered in a woman's adult diaper at an airport checkpoint.
The Transportation Security Administration says marijuana was discovered in a woman's adult diaper at an airport checkpoint.
Michigan dog attacks, nearly kills owner after being fed THC gummy
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
Biden administration urges DEA to reclassify marijuana in effort to ease long-standing restrictions
The White House says it wants federal drug officials to consider lifting long-standing restrictions on cannabis. The legal marijuana industry says it’s being held back by regulations that curtail their business but others say lifting those restrictions could increase impaired driving.
The White House says it wants federal drug officials to consider lifting long-standing restrictions on cannabis. The legal marijuana industry says it’s being held back by regulations that curtail their business but others say lifting those restrictions could increase impaired driving.
US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws
Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.
Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.
Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Maryland marijuana sales soar to $87 million in first month of legal recreational use
Marijuana users in Maryland spent more than $87 million on cannabis following the legalization of recreational use in July.
Marijuana users in Maryland spent more than $87 million on cannabis following the legalization of recreational use in July.
New bipartisan bill would allow federal workers to consume marijuana
Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes.
Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes.
Montgomery County health officials warn restaurants not to sell cannabis-infused food, drinks
Recreational marijuana has only been legal in Maryland for a few weeks but already Montgomery County health officials are issuing a warning to restaurants, telling them not to try to sell cannabis-infused food or drinks.
Recreational marijuana has only been legal in Maryland for a few weeks but already Montgomery County health officials are issuing a warning to restaurants, telling them not to try to sell cannabis-infused food or drinks.
Maryland marijuana sales eclipse $10M during first weekend of legal recreational use
Maryland's marijuana sales eclipses $10 million during the first weekend of legal recreational use.
Maryland's marijuana sales eclipses $10 million during the first weekend of legal recreational use.
Maryland becomes the 20th state in the nation to launch adult-use cannabis
Maryland is now the 20th state in the nation to launch adult-use cannabis.
Maryland is now the 20th state in the nation to launch adult-use cannabis.
Maryland dispensaries prep for reefer rush on July 1
It's the last day patients can have dispensaries exclusively to themselves in Maryland.
It's the last day patients can have dispensaries exclusively to themselves in Maryland.
Where to buy weed in Maryland: A complete list of approved dispensaries
A complete list of the dispensaries that are eligible to sell cannabis to customers starting July 1.
A complete list of the dispensaries that are eligible to sell cannabis to customers starting July 1.
Maryland marijuana legalization: Leaders, businesses prepare for high demand on July 1
Recreational marijuana will become legal in Maryland starting this Saturday, July 1, and dispensaries are gearing up for what they expect will be massive demand.
Recreational marijuana will become legal in Maryland starting this Saturday, July 1, and dispensaries are gearing up for what they expect will be massive demand.
NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list
The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.
The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.
Mailman federally charged with delivering marijuana on assigned route
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.