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.

New bipartisan bill would allow federal workers to consume marijuana

Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes. 

NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list

The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.