$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.
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.
Stakeholders get WADA to review cannabis, banned substance list
Months after the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson, the World Anti-Doping Agency said it would conduct a scientific review of cannabis’ place on the prohibited substance list, though it will remain banned throughout 2022 competitions.
Months after the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson, the World Anti-Doping Agency said it would conduct a scientific review of cannabis’ place on the prohibited substance list, though it will remain banned throughout 2022 competitions.
Garbage truck crash reveals suspected illegal marijuana grow operation in Sterling Heights
A garbage truck crashed into a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation in Sterling Heights.
A garbage truck crashed into a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation in Sterling Heights.
Connecticut becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana
Connecticut became the 19th state in the U.S. Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, which still remains an illegal drug under federal law.
Connecticut became the 19th state in the U.S. Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, which still remains an illegal drug under federal law.
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.
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.
Legal pot in Wisconsin, budget items face GOP rejection
Wisconsin Republicans plan to vote to kill key parts of Gov. Tony Evers' state budget proposal, including legalizing marijuana and expanding Medicaid.
Wisconsin Republicans plan to vote to kill key parts of Gov. Tony Evers' state budget proposal, including legalizing marijuana and expanding Medicaid.
Gov. Evers cites revenue, reform in push to legalize marijuana
Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.
Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.
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.
Seth Rogen, an actor, filmmaker, comedian and proud marijuana enthusiast, is bringing his cannabis and lifestyle brand, Houseplant, to the U.S.
Milwaukee Co. proposal seeks marijuana fine drop: 'No more than $1'
The proposal, filed on Feb. 3, seeks to amend Chapter 24 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, specifically reducing the fine for marijuana possession.
The proposal, filed on Feb. 3, seeks to amend Chapter 24 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, specifically reducing the fine for marijuana possession.
Wisconsin police monitor recreational marijuana in Illinois
So far the impacts of the Illinois law have been minimal, according to officials in several southern Wisconsin communities.
So far the impacts of the Illinois law have been minimal, according to officials in several southern Wisconsin communities.
Professor: Decriminalized marijuana could mean fresh start for some
It is the first time that either chamber of Congress has ever voted to decriminalize marijuana.
It is the first time that either chamber of Congress has ever voted to decriminalize marijuana.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
After complaints, Illinois revises process of applying for marijuana license
Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.
Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored politically connected and rich applicants over minorities and veterans who were supposed to benefit.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
Michigan town 'stinks;' Council buys marijuana odor device
BESSEMER, Mich. — A small town in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is buying an odor-detection device and drafting an ordinance to crack down on the unpleasant smell of blooming marijuana plants.Bessemer City Manager Charly Loper said the Nasal Ranger could be used to check a variety of bad-air complaints, but she acknowledged that marijuana appears to be the key target.“The city of Bessemer stinks,” council member Linda Nelson said Monday as the council voted to buy the device, which will cost $3,400 with training. "You can smell marijuana everywhere.
BESSEMER, Mich. — A small town in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is buying an odor-detection device and drafting an ordinance to crack down on the unpleasant smell of blooming marijuana plants.Bessemer City Manager Charly Loper said the Nasal Ranger could be used to check a variety of bad-air complaints, but she acknowledged that marijuana appears to be the key target.“The city of Bessemer stinks,” council member Linda Nelson said Monday as the council voted to buy the device, which will cost $3,400 with training. "You can smell marijuana everywhere.
Shortages force closing of some Illinois pot dispensaries
CHICAGO -- Illinois recreational marijuana sales have taken a hit with the closing of several dispensaries around the state because of product shortages.The legal sale of recreational cannabis began Wednesday, with customers spending about $3.2 million on the first day.
CHICAGO -- Illinois recreational marijuana sales have taken a hit with the closing of several dispensaries around the state because of product shortages.The legal sale of recreational cannabis began Wednesday, with customers spending about $3.2 million on the first day.
Nearly $3.2 million of pot products sold on 1st day of legal sales in Illinois
CHICAGO — Illinois' first day of legal recreational marijuana generated nearly $3.2 million in sales, state officials announced Thursday.There were 77, 128 transactions on New Year's Day, when the law legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes took effect, according to Toi Hutchinson, senior adviser to Gov.
CHICAGO — Illinois' first day of legal recreational marijuana generated nearly $3.2 million in sales, state officials announced Thursday.There were 77, 128 transactions on New Year's Day, when the law legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes took effect, according to Toi Hutchinson, senior adviser to Gov.
Illinois sees first legal sales of recreational marijuana
CHICAGO — The sale of marijuana for recreational purposes became legal Wednesday in Illinois to the delight of pot fans — many who began lining up hours early at dispensaries.About 500 people were outside Dispensary 33 in Chicago.
CHICAGO — The sale of marijuana for recreational purposes became legal Wednesday in Illinois to the delight of pot fans — many who began lining up hours early at dispensaries.About 500 people were outside Dispensary 33 in Chicago.
Legal recreational marijuana sales to begin Jan. 1 in Chicago after City Council ordinance fails
CHICAGO -- The Chicago City Council voted down on Wednesday, Dec. 18 an ordinance to delay recreational marijuana sales until the summer, WGN reports.Recreational marijuana will be legal in Chicago at the same time as the rest of the state on Jan.1, 2020.
CHICAGO -- The Chicago City Council voted down on Wednesday, Dec. 18 an ordinance to delay recreational marijuana sales until the summer, WGN reports.Recreational marijuana will be legal in Chicago at the same time as the rest of the state on Jan.1, 2020.