Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
Bastrop voters to decide on marijuana decriminalization in November
Decriminalizing marijuana is officially on the November ballot in Bastrop.
Decriminalizing marijuana is officially on the November ballot in Bastrop.
Lockhart voters to decide on marijuana enforcement this fall
If passed, Lockhart would de-prioritize arrests and prosecution for possession of fewer than four ounces of marijuana.
If passed, Lockhart would de-prioritize arrests and prosecution for possession of fewer than four ounces of marijuana.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
$85K to smoke weed and roll blunts? One Bay Area company is hiring
Smoakland is looking for a cannabis tester and blunt roller, and the company is offering a pretty penny for the role.
Smoakland is looking for a cannabis tester and blunt roller, and the company is offering a pretty penny for the role.
Judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit to reverse Austin marijuana decriminalization ordinance
A City of Austin ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession will remain in effect. On Wednesday, a judge killed a lawsuit brought by the Texas Attorney General trying to reverse the move.
A City of Austin ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession will remain in effect. On Wednesday, a judge killed a lawsuit brought by the Texas Attorney General trying to reverse the move.
Lockhart advocates one step closer to decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession
More than 900 signatures in support of the Lockhart Freedom Act were delivered to City Hall. The goal is to get the proposition on the November ballot.
More than 900 signatures in support of the Lockhart Freedom Act were delivered to City Hall. The goal is to get the proposition on the November ballot.
Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
Daily marijuana use outnumbers daily drinking in the US: study
Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, and those people now outnumber those who say they drink alcohol daily or nearly-daily.
Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, and those people now outnumber those who say they drink alcohol daily or nearly-daily.
Marijuana to be reclassified by DEA as less dangerous drug
In a historic move, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is set to ease restrictions on marijuana. In the proposed plan, marijuana will be classified as a less dangerous drug, but will remain a controlled substance.
In a historic move, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is set to ease restrictions on marijuana. In the proposed plan, marijuana will be classified as a less dangerous drug, but will remain a controlled substance.
Marijuana will be rescheduled as less dangerous drug: Sources
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Is marijuana legal in Texas? What you need to know about the state’s pot laws.
Here’s how Texas law currently stands on marijuana and other cannabis-derived products.
Here’s how Texas law currently stands on marijuana and other cannabis-derived products.
Marijuana: How its reclassification by the DEA could impact Americans
With U.S. drug regulators proposing to move marijuana into a different category of drugs under federal law, here's what it could mean for Americans, especially for businesses that deal with the substance.
With U.S. drug regulators proposing to move marijuana into a different category of drugs under federal law, here's what it could mean for Americans, especially for businesses that deal with the substance.
U.S. to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic policy shift
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
San Francisco 4/20 event canceled at Hippie Hill
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, organizers of the annual 4/20 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park said the cannabis celebration will not be happening as planned this year.
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, organizers of the annual 4/20 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park said the cannabis celebration will not be happening as planned this year.
‘Stoner eclipse’: 420 Day this year is a palindrome that won’t happen again for 1,000 years
420 Day as a palindrome won't happen again for 1,000 years.
420 Day as a palindrome won't happen again for 1,000 years.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.