FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
5 Texas cities sued by AG over marijuana enforcement policies
Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing five Texas cities, including Austin, for adopting amnesty policies that violate Texas laws concerning marijuana possession and distribution.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing five Texas cities, including Austin, for adopting amnesty policies that violate Texas laws concerning marijuana possession and distribution.
Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales.
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales.
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."
Marijuana is now legal to grow and own in Ohio but there's nowhere to buy it
Home growing and possession became legal for adults Thursday, but people still can’t legally buy cannabis.
Home growing and possession became legal for adults Thursday, but people still can’t legally buy cannabis.
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.
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.
In Arizona first, marijuana dispensary workers go on strike
In the first labor action of its kind in Arizona, workers with one marijuana dispensary in the Phoenix area went on strike over demands for better pay and working conditions.
In the first labor action of its kind in Arizona, workers with one marijuana dispensary in the Phoenix area went on strike over demands for better pay and working conditions.
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.
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.
Edibles recalled in Michigan after containing 200 mg of THC per serving
The packaging on the edibles also didn't state it was a marijuana-containing product, despite being named "The Weed Bar."
The packaging on the edibles also didn't state it was a marijuana-containing product, despite being named "The Weed Bar."
Man caught with marijuana, cocaine during New Braunfels traffic stop
Police say a traffic stop near West Klein and Whinchat Roads on July 5 uncovered drugs and around thousands of dollars in cash.
Police say a traffic stop near West Klein and Whinchat Roads on July 5 uncovered drugs and around thousands of dollars in cash.
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.
Care Force: What is the status of cannabis for veterans in Texas?
In this FOX 7 Care Force, Mitch Fuller with the VFW joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk about the legislative changes, or lack thereof, for CBD and cannabinoids for Texan veterans with PTS.
In this FOX 7 Care Force, Mitch Fuller with the VFW joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk about the legislative changes, or lack thereof, for CBD and cannabinoids for Texan veterans with PTS.
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.
Bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés passes California Assembly
A State Assembly bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés where customers would be permitted to consume the tranquilizing herb onsite, received broad partisan support on Wednesday, passing the assembly 64-9.
A State Assembly bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés where customers would be permitted to consume the tranquilizing herb onsite, received broad partisan support on Wednesday, passing the assembly 64-9.
Marijuana legalization: Gov. Walz signs Minnesota cannabis bill into law
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law making recreational marijuana legal in Minnesota, with the state becoming the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law making recreational marijuana legal in Minnesota, with the state becoming the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis.
Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.