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.
Medical cannabis use expanded to Texas PTSD, cancer patients
Thousands of Texas veterans suffering often life-threatening post-traumatic stress disorder can now legally access medical cannabis to ease the symptoms.
Advocates criticize low numbers of marijuana conviction expungement in Arizona following Prop 207
Following the passage of Proposition 207 in 2020, people convicted of low-level marijuana offenses in Arizona can get their conviction expunged. Advocates, however, say there's more to be done.
Police search for person suspected of burglarizing Phoenix cannabis dispensary
Officials say the suspect unlocked the front security gate of Urban Greenhouse on May 3 and walked inside, stealing a “large sum of money” from some safes.
Senate bill would take marijuana off federal controlled substances list
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed legislation Wednesday to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
Marijuana-related crimes can now be expunged from records in Arizona
The legal avenue that will allow marijuana-related criminal records to be expunged was made possible by Proposition 207, which was passed by voters in November 2020.
Marijuana bust: 16 tons of illegal marijuana, valued at $1.2B, seized in Antelope Valley
The estimated street value of the products seized is $1.19 billion.
'Rules are rules': Biden responds to Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension due to positive marijuana test
President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.
Northern California officers kill man who pulled gun in marijuana farm-Lava Fire zone
The Siskiyou County Sheriff said the man was trying to drive into the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision on Monday and pointed a handgun at the group of officers that included a sheriff’s deputy and local police.
Voluntary recall of some marijuana products underway in Arizona due to possible Salmonella, mold contamination
Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say a voluntary recall is underway for eight marijuana products due to potential salmonella or Aspergillus, or mold contamination.
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.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
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.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Mint Dispensary pop-up offers edibles, joints in exchange for getting COVID-19 vaccine
Mint Dispensary spent June 1 offering free edibles and a pre-roll to people getting the shot at a local pop-up location.
Marshawn Lynch is bud tender on 4/20 to lift up 'as many people as he can'
Marshawn Lynch says he invested in the cannabis industry because he wants to lift up as many people as he can.
Arizona cannabis dispensaries look to new financial service for transactions
A new financial system is helping the cannabis industry in Arizona with purchases until most financial institutions allow for transactions until the SAFE Banking Act is passed.
Company hiring full-time marijuana vaporizer tester, offering $42K salary
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
Arizona grants 13 new recreational marijuana sales licenses following lottery
13 new marijuana sales licenses were issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services on April 19, just months after voters approved Proposition 207 in the November 2020 election.
A clean slate: Phoenix event gives legal help to expunge marijuana-related arrests from criminal records
One nonprofit held a free event in Phoenix on April 17 to help expunge people's records to give them a clean slate.