More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
Half of Americans think marijuana is bad for society, poll finds
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
North Dakota recreational marijuana measure approved for ballot
Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota have succeeded in bringing the matter to a public vote in November.
Missouri voters set to weigh in on recreational marijuana
Missouri voters are set to decide whether to allow recreational marijuana use in the state.
NBA's Iman Shumpert arrested at DFW Airport with a 'sizeable' amount of marijuana
Shumpert was charged with possession of more than 4 ounces, but less than 5 pounds of marijuana.
Ice T to open marijuana dispensary in Jersey City
Actor, rapper, and New Jersey native Ice T is going into the legal marijuana business in Jersey City — and he needs workers. His dispensary, a partnership with The Medicine Woman founder Charis B, wants to hire former cannabis offenders from the area.
Senate bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.
Attempt to override veto of marijuana legalization fails in Delaware
An attempt to override Delaware Governor John Carney's veto of a bill legalizing recreational marijuana has failed in the state House.
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.
Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Marijuana legalization bill clears Delaware House
The Delaware House has approved a bill legalizing possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults for recreational use.
High demand: NJ's budding marijuana market coming up short for medical marijuana patients
Days after New Jersey opened the market on recreational marijuana, some dispensaries have needed to make adjustments to manage the high demand between customers and medical marijuana patients.
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 Jersey's recreational marijuana market open for business
New Jersey’s recreational marijuana marketplace is open for business. Recreational sales of cannabis for adults 21 and older are scheduled to start Thursday, with the first alternative treatment centers opening at 6 a.m. in part of the state.
NJ recreational marijuana: What to know before heading to a local dispensary
Recreational marijuana sales begin in New Jersey on April 21, but many still have questions about how much they can legally buy and the rules about legal consumption. Here's everything you need to know before you head to your local dispensary.
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.
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.