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News about marijuana and cannabis, including laws impacting recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, where marijuana is legal, dispensaries, CBD, THC and health information.

Senate bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level

Senate bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.

July 21, 2022 4:50pm CDT
Texas Agriculture Commissioner pushes for legalization of medical marijuana

Texas Agriculture Commissioner pushes for legalization of medical marijuana

In an editorial, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller voiced support for legalizing marijuana for medicinal use, saying he will urge the state legislature to make it a top priority in the upcoming session.

July 18, 2022 7:47pm CDT
Delaware Gov. John Carney vetoes marijuana legalization bill

Delaware Gov. John Carney vetoes marijuana legalization bill

Delaware's governor has vetoed a bill that would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults for recreational use.

May 24, 2022 1:14pm CDT
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more

Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more

More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.

May 20, 2022 5:24pm CDT
Prop A passes, banning "no knock" warrants, decriminalizing "low-level" marijuana offenses

Prop A passes, banning "no knock" warrants, decriminalizing "low-level" marijuana offenses

As of 9:27 p.m. the Travis County Clerk's Office's unofficial results show the proposition passing with nearly 47,000 voters, or just over 85 percent, saying yes.

May 7, 2022 7:59pm CDT
500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20

500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20

Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.

April 22, 2022 4:22pm CDT
What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered

What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered

Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.

April 20, 2022 2:18pm CDT
'Stoned and stupid:' 4/20 celebration resumes in SF Golden Gate Park with new rules

'Stoned and stupid:' 4/20 celebration resumes in SF Golden Gate Park with new rules

After a two-year hiatus, San Francisco is preparing for thousands of people to return to Golden Gate Park's Hippie Hill, for the annual 4/20 marijuana gathering on Wednesday. 

April 20, 2022 9:06am CDT
New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales soon. Here’s where it’s legal in the U.S.

New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales soon. Here’s where it’s legal in the U.S.

The newest industry in the Garden State has an estimated 800,000 potential recreational customers, and roughly 800,000 more potential marijuana “tourists."

April 15, 2022 4:39pm CDT
Mike Tyson’s weed brand markets ear-shaped edibles, launches nationwide expansion

Mike Tyson’s weed brand markets ear-shaped edibles, launches nationwide expansion

Few moments in Tyson’s boxing career stand out quite like his biting of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 match, but that moment has now become a marketing opportunity for Tyson.

April 13, 2022 3:26pm CDT
House passes bill to legalize marijuana at federal level, called MORE Act — what's next

House passes bill to legalize marijuana at federal level, called MORE Act — what's next

The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.

April 1, 2022 1:12pm CDT
Austin City Council might allow first responders to use low-THC cannabis by prescription

Austin City Council might allow first responders to use low-THC cannabis by prescription

On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.

March 28, 2022 8:10pm CDT
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill

Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill

Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.

March 25, 2022 2:16pm CDT
Marijuana legalization bill expected to reach US House next week

Marijuana legalization bill expected to reach US House next week

According to reports, the hearing is expected to take place Monday. Then, the lawmakers could vote on the issue as early as next week.

March 24, 2022 9:59pm CDT
Brittney Griner visited by US Embassy official in Russia, State Department says

Brittney Griner visited by US Embassy official in Russia, State Department says

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, is said “to be in good condition" after a U.S. Embassy official was allowed to visit with her.

March 23, 2022 12:47pm CDT
Brittney Griner could spend 5 years in Russian labor camp, expert says

Brittney Griner could spend 5 years in Russian labor camp, expert says

Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.

March 23, 2022 7:59am CDT
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner to be detained in Russia until May: report

Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner to be detained in Russia until May: report

The Phoenix Mercury player had been detained at a Moscow airport after a drug-sniffing dog reportedly found vapes with cannabis oil in her luggage.

March 18, 2022 11:13pm CDT
Sha’Carri Richardson says Kamila Valieva doping decision shows double-standard

Sha’Carri Richardson says Kamila Valieva doping decision shows double-standard

Dallas sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson voiced her displeasure that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will be allowed to compete for a gold medal despite testing positive for a performance enhancing drug.

February 14, 2022 4:00pm CST
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests

Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests

Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.

January 27, 2022 7:42pm CST
FOX 7 Care Force: Texas study on medical marijuana to help with PTSD

FOX 7 Care Force: Texas study on medical marijuana to help with PTSD

Morris Denton, the CEO of Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, joins Mike Warren to talk about a study the company did on veterans struggling with PTSD.

January 27, 2022 6:08pm CST
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