Medical marijuana user hospitalized after turning to synthetic 'spice' due to cost
A bad batch of synthetic marijuana, also known as ‘spice,’ is making its way around Hillsborough County. Two people have died after using the drug and another 40 have been hospitalized, as of Tuesday.
Over 400 localities across NY say 'No' to marijuana sales
More than a quarter of New York’s towns and 31% of its villages have voted to become the cannabis equivalent of dry towns when it comes to dispensaries — at least initially.
Long Island marijuana sales: Which towns are in, which towns are out
Time is running out for cities, towns and villages across New York to decide whether they will opt-in to the state's legal marijuana program.
Oakland cannabis business hit twice in back-to-back burglaries
An Oakland marijuana delivery service is the latest in the Bay Area's cannabis industry to be hit by a gang of thieves. They struck Presto Canna in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood, not once, but twice this week, in back to back days.
World’s largest pot brownie unveiled ahead of National Brownie Day
The brownie is made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar and 20,000 mg of THC.
Connecticut officials warn of fentanyl-laced marijuana
Health officials say there have been nearly 40 cases of patients who smoked marijuana exhibiting opioid overdose symptoms.
Police allegedly helped illegal multimillion-dollar marijuana operation
Federal prosecutors say law enforcement officers and a prosecutor aided an operation that illegally sold $13 million in pot grown for Maine’s medical marijuana program.
NY state police seizures of marijuana plants fall sharply
Seizures of marijuana plants have plunged this year as the state legalized possession of small amounts of pot and some local law enforcement agencies backed off efforts to root out marijuana crops, according to a published report.
You can smoke weed and work in NY but not while on the job
If you work in New York State your employer is no longer allowed to test you for marijuana -in most cases- even if you smell like pot.
$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust
Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.
Study: Marijuana use at all-time high among college students
Researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse say marijuana use among college students and their peers hit a record peak in 2020.
NJ regulators approve rules for recreational cannabis market
New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission has approved rules to set up the state's recreational marijuana marketplace.
Over half of NJ towns opting out of cannabis business
Many towns and cities across New Jersey are voting not to allow cannabis businesses in their communities - at least not yet.
Watertown, New York won't allow sale of marijuana at retail shops
Lawmakers in Watertown voted to keep retail marijuana shops from opening in the northern New York city.
Schumer, Senate Dems unveil proposal to federally decriminalize marijuana
The legislation would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, which would expunge the records of people with nonviolent offenses tied to marijuana.
Connecticut launches website to explain new marijuana law
Connecticut legalized the recreational use of cannabis but a lot of questions about the law remain. The state launched a website to provide up-to-date information.
Connecticut Gov. Lamont signs recreational marijuana into law
Connecticut on Tuesday became the 19th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana beginning on July 1.
Connecticut poised to legalize recreational marijuana use
The legislation makes it legal for you to possess and use cannabis beginning July 1 if you are 21 or older. You'll be allowed to have up to 1½ ounces on your person and another 5 ounces in your home or vehicle. Retail sales of cannabis in the state are not expected to begin until spring 2022 at the earliest.
NYC Health Department warns of increased marijuana use among children
The New York City Department of Health has reportedly warned doctors about a concerning increase of youths smoking pot.
CT Senate passes legal pot bill, House GOP says to wait
Republican lawmakers said the House of Representatives should hold off from considering the bill as the legislative adjournment deadline looms.