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.

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.

NBA will not randomly test players for marijuana this season

The NBA has agreed to not randomly test players for marijuana this season, a continuation of the policy that was put in place last year for the COVID-19 “restart bubble” and has remained since.

$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust

Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.

Florida Supreme Court rejects marijuana ballot proposal

Justices, in a 5-2 decision, said a proposal by the political committee Sensible Florida included ballot wording that would mislead voters.

Weed company seeking paid intern to test products, write reviews

Emjay, a California-based weed delivery and retail company, will pay the summer intern $15 per hour to test all 600 of its products and write reviews.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado

Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.