NYPD walks back decision to end random marijuana testing for officers
An earlier statement from the NYPD had claimed that the marijuana testing policy was ending but by the evening, the apparent decision was being walked back.
Recreational marijuana use linked to increased chance of ER, hospitalization, study finds
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
NY legal marijuana: Marketing rules released
New York officials don't want cannabis companies to market marijuana products using cartoons or other things that might appeal to children.
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
NJ legal cannabis: Police chiefs want cops banned from using weed
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police wants the state to ban off-duty officers from using marijuana. Some municipalities have already said they will ignore state law and fire any cop who tests positive for cannabis.
NY lawmakers propose bills to decriminalize, study psychedelics
Activists and advocates say emerging research shows many potential medical uses for the drugs, including treating addiction, depression, PTSD, and more.
Second day of NJ recreational marijuana sales comes to a close
There were long lines and lots of sales as day two of recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey is officially in the books.
NJ cannabis legalization: Off-duty cops can use weed, official says
New Jersey's attorney general says the state's new legal weed law doesn't prohibit cops from using cannabis while off-duty. But the mayor of Jersey City said he will fire any cop who tests positive at any time.
500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
New York lagging behind in legal marijuana sales
With recreational marijuana sales beginning in New Jersey, New York is getting a good look at the potential tax revenue it's missing out on. But officials are hopeful that pot sales in the Empire State will be up and running by the end of the year.
Cannabis sales in NJ: What to know about legal recreational marijuana
Recreational marijuana and cannabis products are being sold legally starting today in New Jersey. Here is what you need to know.
Legal recreational marijuana sales set to begin in New Jersey
On Thursday, 13 locations in New Jersey will begin legal marijuana sales for adult recreational use.
What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
'Stoned and stupid:' 4/20 celebration resumes in SF Golden Gate Park with new rules
After a two-year hiatus, San Francisco is preparing for thousands of people to return to Golden Gate Park's Hippie Hill, for the annual 4/20 marijuana gathering on Wednesday.
420 Day in New York brings Cannabis PSA campaign
New York Governor Kathy Hochul used 420 Day to release public service announcements to inform residents about the state’s Cannabis Law.
Positive marijuana drug tests among U.S. employees hits record high in 2021
A top drug-testing laboratory collected data from employer drug tests for an annual report and discovered employees tested positive for marijuana at a record number last year.
Could NJ recreational marijuana sales affect medical patients?
New Jersey is about to launch its recreational cannabis market. But will the rush of buyers affect the medical marijuana market?
New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales soon. Here’s where it’s legal in the U.S.
The newest industry in the Garden State has an estimated 800,000 potential recreational customers, and roughly 800,000 more potential marijuana “tourists."
NJ recreational marijuana sales to begin next week
Beginning April 21, adults over the age of 21 will be able to purchase cannabis and cannabis products legally without a medical card in the Garden State.
New York's 1st marijuana growing licenses go to 52 farmers
The state Cannabis Control Board approved the licenses under a new law that allows hemp cultivators to grow marijuana for the legal recreational market for two years.