Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds

For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.

Milwaukee leaders, advocates speak on federal marijuana reform

Today, May 17, Milwaukee elected officials and advocates are holding a press conference to celebrate President Biden’s announcement reclassifying marijuana to a Schedule III drug under federal law.

Marijuana will be rescheduled as less dangerous drug: Sources

The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.

Marijuana legalization and Wisconsin; what to know about latest push

Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states and Washington D.C., and another 17 legalized medical marijuana. So what about Wisconsin?

Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising

Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.

Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk

Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Wisconsin medical marijuana, tax cut among bills still on table

The Wisconsin Legislature is still considering bills on a number of topics, including medical marijuana and a tax cut, as the Assembly session's end nears.

FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways

A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.

Wisconsin Republicans' medical marijuana plan is dead, Vos says

A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is dead, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Thursday.

Wisconsin medical marijuana; state-run sites 'nonstarter' in Senate

State-run medical marijuana dispensaries in Wisconsin are a "nonstarter" in the Senate, Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said Thursday.

Wisconsin Republicans unveil medical marijuana bill

Wisconsin Republicans on Monday, Jan. 8 unveiled a restrictive plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state.

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands

"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."

In Arizona first, marijuana dispensary workers go on strike

In the first labor action of its kind in Arizona, workers with one marijuana dispensary in the Phoenix area went on strike over demands for better pay and working conditions.

US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws

Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.