Florida justices reject recreational marijuana amendment
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at allowing people to use recreational marijuana, saying it would be misleading to voters.
Company hiring full-time marijuana vaporizer tester, offering $42K salary
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
New Yorkers can now legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis
New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana
New York lawmakers have finalized an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
Smell like weed? This Detroit restaurant says to stay away
An upscale Detroit restaurant has a message for guests: Dress up and don't come in smelling like marijuana.
School board fires Florida high school teacher for medical marijuana use
A Florida school board fired the high school teacher for using medical marijuana, which came to light after she was injured at work by a student who shoved her on a flight of stairs. Even though students in the district are allowed to use medical marijuana, teachers still cannot.
Seth Rogen launching marijuana brand Houseplant in US
Seth Rogen, an actor, filmmaker, comedian and proud marijuana enthusiast, is bringing his cannabis and lifestyle brand, Houseplant, to the U.S.
Gov. Murphy signs laws to set up recreational marijuana market in New Jersey
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
'Stone America': Legal, lower-THC hemp product draws ire of Polk County sheriff
Delta 8 THC, a new product on the market, is being called "weed light." Unlike your standard marijuana, Delta 8 THC is being sold legally to buyers without a prescription.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
Federal marijuana decriminalization may come down to Georgia runoff
Earlier this month, the U.S. House voted to decriminalize marijuana. In the new Congress, the Senate will decide whether to follow through with it.
Man sentenced to 90 years for non-violent drug offense released, meets grandchildren
Richard DeLisi's sentence is among one of the longest ever handed down for a non-violent crime involving marijuana. But the Polk County man who was serving 90 years is now a free man.
FL lawmaker's bill decriminalizes marijuana, creates pathway to clear prior convictions
Last week, the U.S House of Representatives approved a bill that would take marijuana off the federal list of controlled substances, eliminating penalties for anyone caught with cannabis and setting up a process to expunge convictions.
MORE Act: House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
If signed into U.S. law, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reinvest in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.
San Francisco bans smoking, vaping tobacco in apartments but says weed is OK
Board President Norman Yee, who introduced the proposal, wanted to ban marijuana smoke as well, but couldn’t get the votes,
Across party lines, Americans embrace marijuana legalization in 2020 election
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.
USF takes closer look at the healing power of plants, including hemp
Maybe you’ve used aloe or rosemary or other medicinal plants in the botanical gardens at USF. But a new crop could hold life-changing benefits.
Florida justices look again at high-stakes marijuana case
In a case that could have a dramatic impact on the state’s pot industry, the Florida Supreme Court made the unusual move Wednesday of hearing a second round of arguments in a challenge to a state law aimed at implementing a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.
Marijuana decriminalization vote expected in House
The House will likely vote on a historic marijuana decriminalization bill this month, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Friday.