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How Congress is getting serious about cannabis amid White House uncertainty
Members of a newly formed bipartisan —Cannabis Caucus— are aiming to develop a united front to further congressional action on marijuana.
Maryland lawmakers to push for recreational marijuana
A group of Democratic lawmakers in Maryland want the state to join a growing number of others that have legalized marijuana for recreational use, taxing and regulating sales of the drug similar to the way the state deals with alcohol.
Police: Burger King workers sold marijuana to customers who ordered “extra crispy” fries at N.H. drive-thru
Police say drive-thru customers who asked for “extra crispy” fries got marijuana with their meal.
States’ fight against Colorado marijuana laws on tap in fed court
A Colorado marijuana lawsuit that includes a bid by Oklahoma and Nebraska to stamp out legalization is set to go before a federal appeals court Tuesday.
Hemp industry members file legal challenge against DEA’s new marijuana extract rule
The hemp industry has taken the DEA to court in the wake of a controversial new rule on marijuana extracts, including CBD oil.
Massive marijuana research report details knowledge base with eye on future
As marijuana legalization becomes entrenched across America, what is known about the plant’s health benefits and adverse effects is rapidly gaining urgency.
Vandalized Hollywood sign briefly reads ‘HOLLYWeeD’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No, Los Angeles residents, it wasn’t your hangovers playing tricks on you. The Hollywood sign really did read “HOLLYWeeD” for a few hours on New Year’s Day.
New DEA rule on marijuana extracts, CBD causes commotion in cannabis industry
A little three-page document published this week in the U.S. Federal Register sent some fairly big shock waves through the cannabis industry.
Canada marijuana task force releases report on legalization
Canada’s marijuana legalization task force on Tuesday outlined 80 recommendations for the country’s potential legal cannabis regime.
Researchers fret as info lags on pot effects on older adults
Surveys show a small but growing number of older adults are using marijuana — a trend that worries researchers who say not enough information exists about how pot affects older users.