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Gail Hepworth, right, and Amy Hepworth, sisters and co-owners of Hepworth Farms, pose on bags full of hemp plants at Hepworth Farms in Milton, N.Y., April 12, 2021.
New York Hemp Farmers Eager to Grow Marijuana
A crash in hemp prices, driven by oversupply, is motivating farmers already familiar with the plant.
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Image from video showing the aftermath of an explosion at a home in Los Angeles, April 12, 2021.
Marijuana Growing Equipment May Have Caused Explosion
The blast trapped one man in the debris and sent another to the hospital with critical burn injuries.
Apr 13th, 2021
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Canopy Agrees to Acquire Supreme Cannabis
Canopy said the deal would bolster its position in the Canadian recreational market.
Apr 12th, 2021
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Colorado to Auction Off Cannabis-Themed License Plates
Apr 14th, 2021
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department vehicle in downtown Los Angeles, Oct. 2016.
Former Sheriff's Deputy Gets Prison for Warehouse Theft
Apr 13th, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces her decision to sign a law that legalizes recreational marijuana outside the state Capitol building in Santa Fe, April 12, 2021.
New Mexico Governor Signs Recreational Marijuana Bill
Apr 12th, 2021
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Billboard & Storefront Ads Linked to Problematic Use in Teens
Apr 9th, 2021
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a news conference in Miami, April 8, 2021.
Florida Gov. Calls for Millions to Expand Marijuana Testing
Proponents said the funding would enable the industry to grow after years of regulatory delays.
Apr 8th, 2021
Board displaying the vote on a bill legalizing marijuana during a Senate reconvene session, Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, April 7, 2021.
Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Legalize Marijuana
Lawmakers approved legislation allowing adults to possess and cultivate small amounts starting in July.
Apr 8th, 2021
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Parallel to Acquire Windy City Cannabis in $100M Deal
The deal would give the company six dispensaries in Illinois.
Apr 6th, 2021
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Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Surgery Complications
Patients spent nearly two more days in the hospital and had hospital costs nearly $15,000 higher.
Apr 6th, 2021
A group prays outside the New Mexico Capitol building, Santa Fe, March 30, 2021.
New Mexico Legislature Approves Cannabis Bills
Lawmakers used a marathon two-day session to push through legalization for adults over 21.
Apr 1st, 2021
New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza in Albany.
NCIA Calls for Federal Reform as New York OKs Cannabis
Nearly 40% of Americans now live in states with adult use cannabis laws.
Mar 31st, 2021
Medical marijuana patients talk with staff members at the Rise cannabis store, Mundelein, Ill., Dec. 26, 2019.
Chicago Cannabis Giant Under Federal Investigation
The company is facing scrutiny over its efforts to secure state licenses.
Mar 31st, 2021
In this March 24, 2021 file photo, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference at his offices in New York. New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed by Cuomo. Criminal justice reform advocates hope the legislation signed Wednesday, March 31, will help redress the inequities of a system that has locked up people of color for marijuana offenses at disproportionate rates.
New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
You can possess up to three ounces, but it's going take awhile for the state to set up recreational-use sales.
Mar 31st, 2021
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam at a news conference Alexandria, March 30, 2021.
Virginia Governor Seeks to Accelerate Legalization
Adults in Virginia could legally possess and grow small amounts of marijuana about three years sooner than initially envisioned.
Mar 31st, 2021
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'Dope Lawyer' to the Stars Dies
His clients included the Grateful Dead and Ken Kesey.
Mar 30th, 2021
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Mexico Moves to Legalize Cannabis Use
It's a modest step toward de-escalating the drug war.
Mar 30th, 2021
James MacWilliams prunes a marijuana plant, Portland, Maine, Dec. 13, 2017.
New York Lawmakers Agree to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The legislation would allow sales to adults over age 21 and set up a licensing process for delivery to customers.
Mar 29th, 2021