Minnesota's first cannabis regulator resigns after allegations of illegal sales
Minnesota's first cannabis regulator resigned on Friday after allegations surfaced that she sold illegal products through her company, Loonacy Cannabis Co.
Pot stocks rally after health officials ask DEA to reclassify marijuana as lower-risk drug
Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine reportedly requested in a letter to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram that marijuana be downgraded to a schedule III substance.
Gwyneth Paltrow-backed marijuana brand smokes its California competition: report
The Gwyneth Paltrow-backed cannabis-infused drink Cann is reportedly the highest-earning recreational celebrity marijuana brand in California.
Positive marijuana tests following workplace accidents highest in 25 years
2022 marked the year that drug tests administered following workplace accidents showing positive results for marijuana reached the highest level in 25 years: Quest Diagnostics.
Medical marijuana dispensaries open in Georgia: 'Improved quality of life'
Medical marijuana stores opened in Georgia after sales were delayed for years by regulatory challenges. The first dispensaries opened in Macon and Marietta.
Uber lost and found list includes unique items like lightsaber, fog machine, pets, fake blood, and teeth
Uber's annual list of lost and found items includes items like ankle monitors, Nintendo Switches, dentures, pets, ankle monitors, marijuana, and a fog machine.
Americans spent more on legal cannabis in 2022 than chocolate, beer: report
Americans are spending more money on legal cannabis purchases than they are spending on chocolate, craft beer, opioid medications or topical pain relief.
Legal marijuana growers along the West Coast struggle with oversupply, seek interstate sales
Legal marijuana growers are seeking the legalization of interstate cannabis trade as West Coast growers struggle with oversupply, low prices, and a limited market.
Washington pot regulators halt operations at several farms over pesticide concerns
Marijuana regulators in Washington state halted operations at several outdoor farms and processors after testing revealed the presence of a dangerous pesticide.
New York City cracking down on illegal weed shops
Despite the laws in place, which make it illegal to possess more than 3 ounces of cannabis and a felony to have more than 8 or more ounces, the black market has boomed.
Washington offering drug offenders priority status for 'social equity' licenses to sell weed
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is offering available retail licenses to sell marijuana, prioritizing former offenders in the name of "social equity."
New York prepared to issue 300 legal pot dispensary licenses
New York will double the number of licenses issued to marijuana dispensaries in its first round of applications, though both legal and illegal sales are flourishing statewide.
Jerry Garcia marijuana brand pulls out of California amid thriving black market, high taxes
The legal cannabis brand launched by the late Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia has ceased operations in California amid a thriving black market and difficult business climate.
FDA calls on Congress to create new regulations for hemp-derived CBD products
The FDA said Thursday that there are still too many unknowns about the burgeoning market for CBD products to regulate them as either food or supplements.
New York's first legal weed shop opens, officials hope budding industry will be tax revenue boon
New York's first legal recreational marijuana dispensary, Housing Works Cannabis Co, opened in Lower Manhattan on Thursday, with dozens of others on the way.
FDA considers regulating cannabis compound CBD in foods, supplements over safety concerns
The FDA is weighing whether CBD products can be regulated under rules covering food and dietary supplements or if a new framework is needed.
Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress
The SAFE Banking Act would let marijuana businesses access banking services and carry out transactions using credit cards, reducing the risk of robberies and theft.
Senate aims to attach major marijuana legislation to end-of-year 'must-pass' bills: report
A bipartisan group of United States senators led by Chuck Schumer is reportedly working to attach marijuana legislation to “must-pass” bills at the end of the year.
Lawsuit filed against California weed companies for not getting consumers high enough
A lawsuit was filed against two California weed companies for allegedly using false advertising. It claims products were marketed with higher THC levels than they actually contained.
Uber Eats to offer cannabis deliveries
Ride-hailing app Uber Technologies is teaming up with online cannabis marketplace Leafly to offer doorstep delivery to customers ages 19 and older in Toronto, Canada.