Tourists, locals buy Nevada's legal recreational marijuana
LAS VEGAS — Tourists and locals alike were among the more than 100 people waiting in line at one Las Vegas-area dispensary Saturday as Nevada became the latest state in the U.S. with stores selling marijuana for recreational purposes.Minnesota resident Edgar Rosas Lorenzo on Saturday flew with his family to Sin City for a wedding.
LAS VEGAS — Tourists and locals alike were among the more than 100 people waiting in line at one Las Vegas-area dispensary Saturday as Nevada became the latest state in the U.S. with stores selling marijuana for recreational purposes.Minnesota resident Edgar Rosas Lorenzo on Saturday flew with his family to Sin City for a wedding.
Insurance study ties legal pot to boost in car crash claims
DENVER — A recent insurance study links increased car crash claims to legalized recreational marijuana.The Highway Loss Data Institute, a leading insurance research group, said in study results released Thursday, June 22nd that collision claims in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon went up 2.7 percent in the years since legal recreational marijuana sales began when compared with surrounding states.Legal recreational pot sales in Colorado began in January 2014, followed six months later in Washington, and in October 2015 in Oregon."We believe that the data is saying that crash risk has increased in these states and those crash risks are associated with the legalization of marijuana," said Matt Moore, senior vice president with the institute, which analyzes insurance data to observe emerging auto-safety trends.Mason Tvert, a marijuana legalization advocate and communications director with the Marijuana Policy Project, questioned the study's comparison of claims in rural states such as Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana with Colorado, Oregon and Washington that have dense population centers and how that affected the study's findings."The study raises more questions than it provides answers, and it's an area that would surely receive more study, and deservedly so," Tvert said.Researchers accounted for factors such as the number of vehicles on the road in the study and control states, age and gender of drivers, weather and even whether the driver making a claim was employed.
DENVER — A recent insurance study links increased car crash claims to legalized recreational marijuana.The Highway Loss Data Institute, a leading insurance research group, said in study results released Thursday, June 22nd that collision claims in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon went up 2.7 percent in the years since legal recreational marijuana sales began when compared with surrounding states.Legal recreational pot sales in Colorado began in January 2014, followed six months later in Washington, and in October 2015 in Oregon."We believe that the data is saying that crash risk has increased in these states and those crash risks are associated with the legalization of marijuana," said Matt Moore, senior vice president with the institute, which analyzes insurance data to observe emerging auto-safety trends.Mason Tvert, a marijuana legalization advocate and communications director with the Marijuana Policy Project, questioned the study's comparison of claims in rural states such as Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana with Colorado, Oregon and Washington that have dense population centers and how that affected the study's findings."The study raises more questions than it provides answers, and it's an area that would surely receive more study, and deservedly so," Tvert said.Researchers accounted for factors such as the number of vehicles on the road in the study and control states, age and gender of drivers, weather and even whether the driver making a claim was employed.
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Canada introduces legislation to legalize marijuana
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government introduced legislation Thursday to let adult possess up to 30 grams of marijuana in public — a measure that would make Canada the largest developed country to end a nationwide prohibition on recreational marijuana.Trudeau has long promised to legalize recreational pot use and sales.
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government introduced legislation Thursday to let adult possess up to 30 grams of marijuana in public — a measure that would make Canada the largest developed country to end a nationwide prohibition on recreational marijuana.Trudeau has long promised to legalize recreational pot use and sales.
Pondering pot: Illinois considers allowing people to possess, grow or buy marijuana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Marijuana advocates are trying to lay the groundwork for Illinois to become the first state in the Midwest and the ninth nationwide to legalize recreational pot.Two Illinois state lawmakers introduced legislation last week that would allow residents 21 and older to possess, grow or buy up to an ounce of marijuana and license businesses to sell marijuana products subject to regulation.The lawmakers say it would help fill Illinois' multi-billion dollar budget hole with at least $350 million in new tax revenue.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Marijuana advocates are trying to lay the groundwork for Illinois to become the first state in the Midwest and the ninth nationwide to legalize recreational pot.Two Illinois state lawmakers introduced legislation last week that would allow residents 21 and older to possess, grow or buy up to an ounce of marijuana and license businesses to sell marijuana products subject to regulation.The lawmakers say it would help fill Illinois' multi-billion dollar budget hole with at least $350 million in new tax revenue.
Growing problem: Pot lights give ham radio operators a buzz
AUGUSTA, Maine — Ham radio operators say their frequencies are increasingly getting a harsh buzz from a component of the indoor lamps used to grow pot.The American Radio Relay League has been filing complaints with the Federal Communications Commission over the past several years and wants federal regulators to halt the marketing and sale of illegal grow light ballasts.Ballasts regulate electrical currents in lights and can disrupt radio frequencies.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Ham radio operators say their frequencies are increasingly getting a harsh buzz from a component of the indoor lamps used to grow pot.The American Radio Relay League has been filing complaints with the Federal Communications Commission over the past several years and wants federal regulators to halt the marketing and sale of illegal grow light ballasts.Ballasts regulate electrical currents in lights and can disrupt radio frequencies.
President Trump's administration hints at 'greater enforcement' of marijuana laws
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted."I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," White House press secretary Sean Spicer said regarding federal drug laws, which still list marijuana as an illegal substance.That's a reversal from the Obama administration's stance, which laid out in an official memo that the federal government wouldn't interfere in states where nonmedical use of marijuana is allowed.That guidance was issued after two states -- Colorado and Washington -- voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted."I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," White House press secretary Sean Spicer said regarding federal drug laws, which still list marijuana as an illegal substance.That's a reversal from the Obama administration's stance, which laid out in an official memo that the federal government wouldn't interfere in states where nonmedical use of marijuana is allowed.That guidance was issued after two states -- Colorado and Washington -- voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
"You can't smoke roses:" 'Pot bouquets' a hot commodity on Valentine's Day in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, California -- Flower shops across Los Angeles were packed with customers on Tuesday, February 14th as lovebirds rushed to buy the perfect gift for their partners on Valentines Day."I think Valentine's Day is a day to really show your appreciation for your loved ones and just to go that extra mile.
LOS ANGELES, California -- Flower shops across Los Angeles were packed with customers on Tuesday, February 14th as lovebirds rushed to buy the perfect gift for their partners on Valentines Day."I think Valentine's Day is a day to really show your appreciation for your loved ones and just to go that extra mile.
Packers' Geronimo Allison pleads not guilty to marijuana charge
MANITOWOC — Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.Allison's attorney, Brian Maloney, entered the plea on his client's behalf Monday.
MANITOWOC — Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.Allison's attorney, Brian Maloney, entered the plea on his client's behalf Monday.
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Wisconsin Senate could vote on marijuana extract bill
MADISON — A Wisconsin state Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow possession of a marijuana extract be used to treat seizures.The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday, February 2nd to send Republican Sen.
MADISON — A Wisconsin state Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow possession of a marijuana extract be used to treat seizures.The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday, February 2nd to send Republican Sen.
Burger King employees accused of selling marijuana to customers ordering 'fries extra crispy'
EPPING, N.H. — Two employees from a New Hampshire Burger King were arrested for allegedly selling pot to customers who said the code word "fries extra crispy" at the drive-thru window.Garrett Norris, 20, of Raymond, and Meagan Dearborn, 19, of Raymond, New Hampshire, were arrested after cops conducted an undercover operation on Jan. 21, The New Hampshire Union Leader reported.Police received multiple tips that drugs were being sold at the fast food restaurant.
EPPING, N.H. — Two employees from a New Hampshire Burger King were arrested for allegedly selling pot to customers who said the code word "fries extra crispy" at the drive-thru window.Garrett Norris, 20, of Raymond, and Meagan Dearborn, 19, of Raymond, New Hampshire, were arrested after cops conducted an undercover operation on Jan. 21, The New Hampshire Union Leader reported.Police received multiple tips that drugs were being sold at the fast food restaurant.
Do you know this pot? Several pounds of marijuana delivered to wrong address
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Police in Indiana are searching for the owner of several pounds of marijuana after the wrong recipient received it.Police say a resident contacted them after 5.5 pounds of weed was dropped off at the wrong address.If you or someone you know is the rightful owner of this weed, the Columbus police are asking that you bring your ID to the police station to claim it.
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Police in Indiana are searching for the owner of several pounds of marijuana after the wrong recipient received it.Police say a resident contacted them after 5.5 pounds of weed was dropped off at the wrong address.If you or someone you know is the rightful owner of this weed, the Columbus police are asking that you bring your ID to the police station to claim it.
Republicans reach deal on marijuana extract bill
MADISON — Republican state senators have reached a deal on a proposal making it legal in Wisconsin to possess a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.A similar bill failed to pass last session despite widespread bipartisan support when Republican senators derailed the proposal amid concerns it would open the door to legalizing marijuana.Republican Sen.
MADISON — Republican state senators have reached a deal on a proposal making it legal in Wisconsin to possess a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.A similar bill failed to pass last session despite widespread bipartisan support when Republican senators derailed the proposal amid concerns it would open the door to legalizing marijuana.Republican Sen.
Officer allows teen caught with marijuana to do 200 push-ups instead of jail time
ARLINGTON, Texas -- When you're given the choice between jail and doing push-ups, the decision is pretty obvious.One teen in Texas was given the opportunity after an Arlington police officer caught him smoking marijuana outside of a local movie theater, WFAA reports.Earlier this week, officer Eric Ball was working off-duty when someone told him a teenager was smoking marijuana.When officer Ball got outside, the teen finished the cigarette and threw it away.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- When you're given the choice between jail and doing push-ups, the decision is pretty obvious.One teen in Texas was given the opportunity after an Arlington police officer caught him smoking marijuana outside of a local movie theater, WFAA reports.Earlier this week, officer Eric Ball was working off-duty when someone told him a teenager was smoking marijuana.When officer Ball got outside, the teen finished the cigarette and threw it away.
Ohio troopers find $330K worth of drugs wrapped as Christmas gifts in SUV
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The State Highway Patrol says troopers found 71 pounds of marijuana and other drugs wrapped as Christmas gifts in a vehicle that was stopped for a driving violation in northwest Ohio.The patrol says the drugs seized Monday on Interstate 80 in Wood County, south of Toledo, have an estimated street value of $330,000.A trooper stopped the rented sport utility vehicle for following another vehicle too closely, and that led to a search of the SUV with help from a K-9.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — The State Highway Patrol says troopers found 71 pounds of marijuana and other drugs wrapped as Christmas gifts in a vehicle that was stopped for a driving violation in northwest Ohio.The patrol says the drugs seized Monday on Interstate 80 in Wood County, south of Toledo, have an estimated street value of $330,000.A trooper stopped the rented sport utility vehicle for following another vehicle too closely, and that led to a search of the SUV with help from a K-9.