Marijuana reclassification could have multiple impacts in the future

Some say President Donald Trump's signing of an executive order that would move marijuana to a different drug classification could have some big impacts, both for dispensaries in states where it's legal and for medical researchers.

Marijuana reclassification could have big impact
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President Donald Trump has relaxed the rules around cannabis by reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug, and some say that could help with research and lessen criminal penalties. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.

Arizona announces marijuana recall amid contamination worries: Here's what to know

Health officials in Arizona have announced a voluntary recall of a number of marijuana products amid contamination concerns. Here's what to know about the products affected.

AZDHS announces marijuana product recall
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Officials with the Arizona Department of health Services announced a voluntary recall of a number of marijuana products, due to concerns that they might be contaminated with a chemical that is used as a pesticide.

President Trump reclassifies marijuana
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President Donald Trump has reclassifies marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which could lead to tremendous amounts of research

'Green Wednesday' for the Cannabis industry
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Mint Cannabis says Thanksgiving is one of its busiest times of the year as the dispensary and bakery will be busy with people picking up marijuana-infused foods to enjoy for the holiday.

Hemp industry feeling the burn from spending bill provision

A provision in the new spending bill targets a loophole allowing unregulated THC products derived from hemp to be sold outside licensed marijuana dispensaries.

Spending bill looks to close loophole on hemp products
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A congressional spending bill is taking aim at hemp products, looking to close the loophole on unregulated THC. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.

Hearing held over marijuana smell along I-10
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The city of Phoenix held a public hearing on a marijuana cultivation facility who was ordered to control their marijuana smell that can be smelled along Interstate 10 south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Marijuana products under recall in Arizona amid fungus, lead contamination worries: AZDHS

Health officials in Arizona have announced the recall of two marijuana products over concerns of contamination. In one case, the potential contamination involves a heavy metal.

Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire

More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.

Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study

A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report

Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.

The Maricopa County Sheriff; cannabis in Arizona | Newsmaker
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In this Newsmaker, John Hook talks with Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan about his time, so far, in office. We then talk with drug policy expert Kevin Sabet about marijuana in Arizona after voters passed its legalization in the 2020 election.

Immigration raid leads to standoff between ICE and protesters
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Federal immigration officials say they arrested 200 people suspected of being in the country illegally during an operation at a cannabis farm site in California. FOX's William LaJeunesse reports.

MCSO makes major illegal marijuana bust in Phoenix

The bust, according to a statement released by MCSO on social media, happened in the area of 40th Street and McDowell Road.

MCSO makes largest marijuana bust in a decade
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Officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office say an undercover operation revealed a Valley-based operation of growing, processing, and selling marijuana illegally. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.

Hemp trade group argues products don't require marijuana license
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A judge is deciding whether or not to halt a crackdown on unlicensed sales of hemp-related products in Arizona. The crackdown went into effect back in March, after state officials decided that sellers needed a state dispensary license.