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. 

Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks

Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.

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.

Bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés passes California Assembly

A State Assembly bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés where customers would be permitted to consume the tranquilizing herb onsite, received broad partisan support on Wednesday, passing the assembly 64-9.

Marijuana legalization: Gov. Walz signs Minnesota cannabis bill into law

Gov. Tim Walz signed a law making recreational marijuana legal in Minnesota, with the state becoming the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis. 

Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs

Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.

Man crashes truck trying to light marijuana on 'weed day'

Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”

How 4/20 became a pot holiday - and call to action

Some claimed 420 referred to a police code for marijuana possession or that it arose from Bob Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women No. 12 & 35," with its refrain of “Everybody must get stoned" — 420 being the product of 12 times 35.

Bill that would have removed secrecy around Georgia Cannabis Commission fails

A medical marijuana bill that would have removed the secrecy surrounding the commission and given more companies a chance to grow and sell medical marijuana failed in the Senate last night.

Lawsuit claims Georgia medical cannabis bids were full of fraud and corruption

While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state

Bill to pull back secrecy surrounding Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward

A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.

Georgia representative says she consulted with medical marijuana company trying to win recent bid

At a recent committee meeting, Georgia legislators heard testimony about a new medical marijuana bill that will vastly increase the number of companies authorized to grow and sell medical cannabis.

New rules could be approved soon to sell, produce medical marijuana in Georgia

After passing and then rescinding rules for medical marijuana sales, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is once again on the path forward.

Oklahomans vote 'no' on recreational marijuana

Oklahoma voters have rejected a state question to allow recreational use of marijuana.