Judge: California county can’t ban water delivery to Hmong pot farmers

A federal judge has ruled Northern California county officials can’t stop trucks from delivering water to Hmong farmers who are illegally growing marijuana, saying the practice raises “serious questions” about racial discrimination and leaves the growers without a source of water for drinking, bathing and growing food.

Medical cannabis use expanded to Texas PTSD, cancer patients

Thousands of Texas veterans suffering often life-threatening post-traumatic stress disorder can now legally access medical cannabis to ease the symptoms.

Advocates criticize low numbers of marijuana conviction expungement in Arizona following Prop 207

Following the passage of Proposition 207 in 2020, people convicted of low-level marijuana offenses in Arizona can get their conviction expunged. Advocates, however, say there's more to be done.

Police search for person suspected of burglarizing Phoenix cannabis dispensary

Officials say the suspect unlocked the front security gate of Urban Greenhouse on May 3 and walked inside, stealing a “large sum of money” from some safes.

Marijuana-related crimes can now be expunged from records in Arizona

The legal avenue that will allow marijuana-related criminal records to be expunged was made possible by Proposition 207, which was passed by voters in November 2020.

'Rules are rules': Biden responds to Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension due to positive marijuana test

President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.

Northern California officers kill man who pulled gun in marijuana farm-Lava Fire zone

The Siskiyou County Sheriff said the man was trying to drive into the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision on Monday and pointed a handgun at the group of officers that included a sheriff’s deputy and local police.

Voluntary recall of some marijuana products underway in Arizona due to possible Salmonella, mold contamination

Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say a voluntary recall is underway for eight marijuana products due to potential salmonella or Aspergillus, or mold contamination.

Connecticut becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana

Connecticut became the 19th state in the U.S. Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana, which still remains an illegal drug under federal law.

Weed company seeking paid intern to test products, write reviews

Emjay, a California-based weed delivery and retail company, will pay the summer intern $15 per hour to test all 600 of its products and write reviews.

Arizona cannabis dispensaries look to new financial service for transactions

A new financial system is helping the cannabis industry in Arizona with purchases until most financial institutions allow for transactions until the SAFE Banking Act is passed.