A marijuana industry-funded political action committee (PAC) is attacking former President Joe Biden’s cannabis policy record as well as the nation of Canada, with new ads promoting sometimes misleading claims…
An Ohio State professor’s federal research grant worth nearly $700,000 was cancelled by DOGE on March 11, a university spokesperson confirmed. An Ohio State professor’s federal research grant worth nearly $700,000…
[[{"value":"COLUMBUS, Ohio — Marijuana enthusiasts brought their own weed to the Ohio Statehouse for a rally to prevent Republican lawmakers from passing proposed restrictions on recreational policy.On a stressful day,…
[[{"value":"AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate passed a bill that would effectively ban all products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly known as THC, outside of the state’s medical marijuana program.What You…
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Texas, but a law legalizing hemp in 2019 has opened... Recreational marijuana is illegal in Texas, but a law legalizing hemp in 2019 has opened... Read More
[[{"value":"A bill that would ban the sale of THC products has passed the Texas Senate. Senate Bill 3, a priority item for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, was approved in a…
[[{"value":"BOUNTIFUL, Utah — A poll commissioned by a medical cannabis advocacy group found that a majority of Utahns would support a citizen ballot initiative legalizing recreational cannabis in the state.The…
President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency canceled a second grant worth nearly $700,000 to Ohio State University to study cannabis use disorder in the LGBTQ+ community.The study by Ohio…
TALLAHASSEE — Less than a year after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that would overhaul Florida’s hemp marketplace, Florida senators are trying again. On Monday, a bill that would reform…
The bill would tighten regulations on the hemp industry without imposing an outright... The bill would tighten regulations on the hemp industry without imposing an outright... Read More
Explore“These are not loaded guns, and they’re not bullet trains destined for disaster,” said Joe Salome, cofounder of The Georgia Hemp Company, a retailer that sells drinks, gummies and tinctures.…
A bill to ban derivative THC hemp products barely made it past the Senate this week and is now likely heading to conference. A bill to ban derivative THC hemp products…
A new government estimate of the financial impacts of cannabis legalization in Australia suggests that the reform could bring the country nearly $700 million in revenue each year.The projection comes…
[[{"value":"When marijuana legalization first started gaining momentum in the United States, it was heralded as a progressive step toward criminal justice reform, economic growth and public health benefits all at…
The Trump administration is touting its cancellation of federal grant funding for a study examining cannabis use risks among LGBTQ+ individuals, non-binary people and heterosexual women.On Tuesday, the Department of…
Fact Check: Ohio GOP lawmakers continue to propose marijuana restrictions. When the speaker claimed that marijuana increases crime, readers asked us to look into it. No, it doesn't. In some…
Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana, angering citizens across the political spectrum. Ohio Republican lawmakers continue to draft legislation restricting access to recreational marijuana, angering…
Senate Bill 3 would make products containing THC illegal outside the state’s medical marijuana program. Senate Bill 3 would make products containing THC illegal outside the state’s medical marijuana program. Read More
A newly published journal article says the cannabis component CBD could be an effective way to avoid oral infections when incorporated into the primary material used in dentures. Published last…
An Ohio House GOP lawmaker has introduced changes to cannabis law, just a week after the Senate along party lines sent over an overhaul of the state’s adult-use program. An Ohio…
Today on The Rundown, we discuss President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, state demands for Southwick School District to update its bullying policy and discuss the latest in the cannabis…
“It’s the kind of thing that we're looking into,” Abbott said at a press conference... “It’s the kind of thing that we're looking into,” Abbott said at a press conference... Read More
A longtime drug policy reform advocate says he spoke with a White House staffer at an event last week and was invited to submit a proposal outlining why President Donald…
If he doesn’t abandon efforts to reclassify and legalize marijuana, his administration will unleash a wave of corporatization and consolidation. If he doesn’t abandon efforts to reclassify and legalize marijuana, his…
The legislation is a top priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and seeks to address concerns... The legislation is a top priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and seeks to address concerns... Read More
The Senate State Affairs Committee began their discussion on a bill that would ban all forms of THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana on Monday. The Senate State Affairs Committee…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As Ohio legislators look to crack down on voter-approved recreational marijuana laws, cannabis industry leaders are asking them to reconsider. Senate Bill 56 would mak… COLUMBUS, Ohio…
Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are on their way to restricting it. We answer reader questions on the current law, what is being proposed…
One bill would expand THC access to those with menstrual cramps. One bill would expand THC access to those with menstrual cramps. Read More
Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are on their way to restricting it. Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are on…
Lawmakers on a Montana Senate panel considered two cannabis bills at a hearing Thursday morning: one that would cap marijuana products at 15 percent total THC and another that would…
Ohio Senate Republicans have voted to change the recreational marijuana policy that the voters enshrined into law in 2023. Amidst protests from cannabis enthusiasts, GOP leaders continue to argue that…
The bill seeks to revise state drug laws by limiting the THC content in marijuana products to 15 percent, including flower, concentrates, and edibles. The bill seeks to revise state drug…
[[{"value":"COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Senate Republicans have voted to change the recreational marijuana policy that the voters enshrined into law in 2023. Amidst protests from cannabis enthusiasts, GOP leaders continue…
[[{"value":"COLUMBUS, Ohio — When it comes to marijuana, SB 56 is just one of the bills circulating the Statehouse, and it’s changing a few things such as further regulating recreational use.What…
The Ohio Senate passed a bill that would make significant changes to the state’s marijuana law during Wednesday’s session. The Ohio Senate passed a bill that would make significant changes to…
The Ohio Senate passed along party lines a proposal to overhaul the state’s relatively young recreational marijuana program, without bipartisanship this time around. Introduced by Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City),…
The Ohio Senate has approved a bill to make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana law—by halving the number of plants adults could grow, adding new criminal penalties and…
The Virginia General Assembly has once again advanced legislation to establish a regulated market for recreational marijuana sales. Virginia is unique in The Virginia General Assembly has once again advanced legislation…
A federal department wants more control over legal cannabis- but until it rescheduled or more, there hands are tied.Legal marijuana has turned out to be surprisingly popular. It has been…
A federal department wants more control over legal cannabis- but until it rescheduled or more, there hands are tied.Legal marijuana has turned out to be surprisingly popular. It has been…
WINDSOR — Having been banned for 11 years, recreational marijuana sales are coming back before Windsor voters to see how a new crop of residents feels about the drug. The town…
[[ Netanyahu accuses Biden of delaying weapons, but US insists arms are flowing"> The Latest ]] The California State Fair is set to become the first in the nation to allow…
A new bill to legalize the adult recreational use of marijuana is about to be unveiled in the state House by a bipartisan pair of legislators, including Pittsburgh's Emily Kinkead.…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he’ll be voting in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state, a deeply…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he’ll be voting in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state, a…
Lawmakers in the New Hampshire House have rejected Senate changes to a bill that would legalize marijuana in the state. The move means House and Senate negotiators now have a…
The US Department of Justice said Thursday that the attorney general has begun a rule-changing process that if finalized would reclassify marijuana as a schedule III drug. It's been considered a schedule…
The Department of Justice took a significant step Thursday toward reclassifying marijuana as lower risk and less harmful, with President Joe Biden posting a video on social media saying no…