Legal weed sales in Illinois total nearly $11-million in just 5 days
Dispensaries across the state have rendered 271,169 transactions since cannabis was legalized on January 1, 2020 – totaling exactly $10,830,667.91 in sales.
Dispensaries across the state have rendered 271,169 transactions since cannabis was legalized on January 1, 2020 – totaling exactly $10,830,667.91 in sales.
Illinois rakes in $3.2 million on first day of legal recreational marijuana sales
Illinois rang in the new year by officially legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana, raking in nearly $3.2 million in sales on its first day, state officials announced Thursday.
Illinois rang in the new year by officially legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana, raking in nearly $3.2 million in sales on its first day, state officials announced Thursday.
Georgia medical cannabis commission holds first meeting
A new state committee held its first public meeting Wednesday night to discuss the production and sale of cannabis oil in Georgia.
A new state committee held its first public meeting Wednesday night to discuss the production and sale of cannabis oil in Georgia.
MLB's revised drug policy would essentially make weed legal throughout baseball: report
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players' Association are reportedly in agreement in removing marijuana from the list of banned substances for minor leaguers.
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players' Association are reportedly in agreement in removing marijuana from the list of banned substances for minor leaguers.
He peddled pot-laced snacks to kids. Now he says your laws don't apply to him
Two years after a hidden camera FOX 5 I-Team investigation exposed his pot snack operation that targeted kids, Addae Simmons continues to make questionable decisions.
Two years after a hidden camera FOX 5 I-Team investigation exposed his pot snack operation that targeted kids, Addae Simmons continues to make questionable decisions.
Men who regularly smoke pot may have increased risk of testicular cancer, study suggests
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
Willie Nelson says he's not smoking, but is still using pot
While in San Antonio last week for two performances, the 86-year-old country music legend told KSAT TV that in an effort to take better care of himself, he no longer smokes.
While in San Antonio last week for two performances, the 86-year-old country music legend told KSAT TV that in an effort to take better care of himself, he no longer smokes.
Exploring the $390 million CBD industry, craze with wrestler Bob Backlund
The CBD oil industry is booming across the country. It’s so popular that a wrestling legend even relies on it to get him through his workouts.
The CBD oil industry is booming across the country. It’s so popular that a wrestling legend even relies on it to get him through his workouts.
On first day for legal marijuana in Michigan, lines were long and demand high
On the first day of legal recreational marijuana in Michigan, the line was so long outside one store - Exclusive Ann Arbor - that many were told they would have to come back Monday.
On the first day of legal recreational marijuana in Michigan, the line was so long outside one store - Exclusive Ann Arbor - that many were told they would have to come back Monday.
'Don't smoke and drive': On 1st day of legalized pot, state police SUV hit by driver under influence
On the first day recreational marijuana became legal, Michigan State Police shared a reminder why it's still not okay to drive under the influence.
On the first day recreational marijuana became legal, Michigan State Police shared a reminder why it's still not okay to drive under the influence.
Police seize 100 pounds of substances, marijuana in Marietta tobacco and vape shop raids
The stores were claiming they were selling legal Hemp and THC, but officials say testing proved differently.
The stores were claiming they were selling legal Hemp and THC, but officials say testing proved differently.
Smoking weed may increase risk of stroke, arrhythmia in young adults, warns American Heart Association
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Illegal pot farms on public land creating environmental hazard
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after two men were arrested at an illicit marijuana farm on public land deep in the Northern California wilderness, authorities are assessing the environmental impact and cleanup costs at the site where trees were clear-cut, waterways were diverted, and the ground was littered with open containers of fertilizer and rodenticide.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after two men were arrested at an illicit marijuana farm on public land deep in the Northern California wilderness, authorities are assessing the environmental impact and cleanup costs at the site where trees were clear-cut, waterways were diverted, and the ground was littered with open containers of fertilizer and rodenticide.
State leaders announce members of medical cannabis commission
State leaders have announced the members of a group tasked with creating Georgia's regulations for medical cannabis oil production and patient advocates hope they will be part of the conversation.
State leaders have announced the members of a group tasked with creating Georgia's regulations for medical cannabis oil production and patient advocates hope they will be part of the conversation.
NYPD says it confiscated shipment of marijuana; business says it's legal hemp
Over the weekend, the NYPD boasted on social media about confiscating a massive amount of marijuana. The department tweeted a photo showing two officers posing with dozens of bags of what it said was pot.
Over the weekend, the NYPD boasted on social media about confiscating a massive amount of marijuana. The department tweeted a photo showing two officers posing with dozens of bags of what it said was pot.
3 arrested in fatal shooting California sheriff's deputy responding to report of illegal marijuana grow
A 911 caller reporting the theft did not disclose crucial information - that he had a business arrangement with the supposed thieves and there was a dispute between them, according to El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini.
A 911 caller reporting the theft did not disclose crucial information - that he had a business arrangement with the supposed thieves and there was a dispute between them, according to El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini.
Police: 1 dead, 1 hurt in DeKalb County motel shooting
A contractor was killed in a double shooting at a motel in DeKalb County, according to police.
A contractor was killed in a double shooting at a motel in DeKalb County, according to police.
America's first official cannabis cafe now open in West Hollywood
America's first official cannabis cafe opened on Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe offers a "farm-to-table experience for both cuisine and cannabis."
America's first official cannabis cafe opened on Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe offers a "farm-to-table experience for both cuisine and cannabis."
CDC searches for culprit of vaping-related illness outbreak
New evidence points to THC-containing products as a possible source of mysterious lung illness that has sickened 805 people and left 12 dead across 46 U.S. states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
New evidence points to THC-containing products as a possible source of mysterious lung illness that has sickened 805 people and left 12 dead across 46 U.S. states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Police seize 75,000 THC vape cartridges in Minnesota valued at $3.8M
Police say they have seized a record amount of illegal THC vaping cartridges in Coon Rapids worth millions of dollars.
Police say they have seized a record amount of illegal THC vaping cartridges in Coon Rapids worth millions of dollars.