Marijuana legalization on Arizona's November ballot, but not before heading to court
Arizonans will get a chance to vote to legalize marijuana in November, but not before heading to court after a health group says the initiative had a misleading description when gathering signatures to get it on the ballot.
Arizonans will get a chance to vote to legalize marijuana in November, but not before heading to court after a health group says the initiative had a misleading description when gathering signatures to get it on the ballot.
Group submits ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Arizona
Smart and Safe Arizona plans to file its petition on July 1 to get the initiative on the November ballot. The group says it has more than 400,000 signatures on its petition.
Smart and Safe Arizona plans to file its petition on July 1 to get the initiative on the November ballot. The group says it has more than 400,000 signatures on its petition.
Medical marijuana doctor makes a case for why telehealth should be an option
Medical marijuana telehealth might not seem like a perfect match right away, but when you consider that a number of patients are in a high risk category for having a bad coronavirus outcome, medical marijuana doctors would at least like the option for telehealth.
Medical marijuana telehealth might not seem like a perfect match right away, but when you consider that a number of patients are in a high risk category for having a bad coronavirus outcome, medical marijuana doctors would at least like the option for telehealth.
LA cannabis businesses deemed essential during pandemic
Among the Los Angeles businesses deemed essential and urged to remain open are those with city permits to sell cannabis, authorities said.
Among the Los Angeles businesses deemed essential and urged to remain open are those with city permits to sell cannabis, authorities said.
Buying binge: Marijuana users stocking up during quarantine
New York, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California, are among the cities labeling dispensaries “essential” businesses that can remain open during virus lockdowns, in some cases with limitations.
New York, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California, are among the cities labeling dispensaries “essential” businesses that can remain open during virus lockdowns, in some cases with limitations.
MCSO: Dangerous form of concentrated marijuana, 'crude oil' has hit Arizona black market
Arizona sheriff's deputies are struggling to keep up with the amount of black market marijuana coming across the border. The struggle is even more challenging as Mexican cartels are now smuggling what's called 'crude oil.' It's one of the strongest forms of marijuana and in this case, it's proving to be deadly. FOX's Stephanie Bennett shows us just how fast this product is spreading.
Arizona sheriff's deputies are struggling to keep up with the amount of black market marijuana coming across the border. The struggle is even more challenging as Mexican cartels are now smuggling what's called 'crude oil.' It's one of the strongest forms of marijuana and in this case, it's proving to be deadly. FOX's Stephanie Bennett shows us just how fast this product is spreading.
Alaska pot shops among 1st in US to allow onsite consumption
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
New marijuana dispensary in the West Valley aims to provide education on CBDs
Copperstate is branching out with cannabis education at its new dispensary in a West Valley city. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Copperstate is branching out with cannabis education at its new dispensary in a West Valley city. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Marijuana sales along Oregon/Idaho state line are 420% higher than Oregon average
Oregon sells marijuana legally. Idaho does not. And that is apparently why sales at shops in Oregon along the Idaho border are booming.
Oregon sells marijuana legally. Idaho does not. And that is apparently why sales at shops in Oregon along the Idaho border are booming.
Hundreds of pounds of marijuana found at sites in Yavapai County
Packages containing hundreds of pounds of marijuana were found in two separate locations in Yavapai County in north-central Arizona, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Packages containing hundreds of pounds of marijuana were found in two separate locations in Yavapai County in north-central Arizona, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Arizona voters may get a chance to vote on marijuana legalization this November
Could 2020 be the year marijuana is legalized in Arizona? Supporters believe so, as efforts are underway to get a proposition on the issue on the ballot in November. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.
Could 2020 be the year marijuana is legalized in Arizona? Supporters believe so, as efforts are underway to get a proposition on the issue on the ballot in November. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.
Legal weed sales in Illinois total nearly $11-million in just 5 days
Dispensaries across the state have rendered 271,169 transactions since cannabis was legalized on January 1, 2020 – totaling exactly $10,830,667.91 in sales.
Dispensaries across the state have rendered 271,169 transactions since cannabis was legalized on January 1, 2020 – totaling exactly $10,830,667.91 in sales.
Illinois rakes in $3.2 million on first day of legal recreational marijuana sales
Illinois rang in the new year by officially legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana, raking in nearly $3.2 million in sales on its first day, state officials announced Thursday.
Illinois rang in the new year by officially legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana, raking in nearly $3.2 million in sales on its first day, state officials announced Thursday.
UPS workers among 11 charged in Tucson drug trafficking ring
Several United Parcel Service employees are among nearly a dozen people accused of shipping illegal drugs undetected out of Tucson.
Several United Parcel Service employees are among nearly a dozen people accused of shipping illegal drugs undetected out of Tucson.
Officials list pot vape brands reported in US outbreak
Health officials are investigating a nationwide outbreak of vaping illnesses and for the first time, they're releasing a list of the vape brands most commonly linked to hospitalizations.
Health officials are investigating a nationwide outbreak of vaping illnesses and for the first time, they're releasing a list of the vape brands most commonly linked to hospitalizations.
2 businesses declared off-limits for Fort Huachuca soldiers
A smoke shop and a shuttle service have been declared off-limits for soldiers at an Army base in southeastern Arizona. A base commander says the two businesses adversely affect the health, safety, morals, morale and discipline of Fort Huachuca personnel.
A smoke shop and a shuttle service have been declared off-limits for soldiers at an Army base in southeastern Arizona. A base commander says the two businesses adversely affect the health, safety, morals, morale and discipline of Fort Huachuca personnel.
FDA reminds consumers that most CBD products are not approved by the agency and could be harmful
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that most CBD products are not approved by the agency and could be harmful.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that most CBD products are not approved by the agency and could be harmful.
More clues point to chemical compound in US vaping illnesses
Nearly 2,300 Americans who vape have gotten sick since March, many of them teens and young adults. Vitamin E acetate has been used as a thickener in illicit vaping products that contain THC, the high-inducing part of marijuana.
Nearly 2,300 Americans who vape have gotten sick since March, many of them teens and young adults. Vitamin E acetate has been used as a thickener in illicit vaping products that contain THC, the high-inducing part of marijuana.
Newsmaker Saturday: Mel and Cindy McDonald
Cindy McDonald talks about how they had to get medical marijuana for her son while her husband was the US Attorney for Arizona. Cindy also shares her family's story in the new book, 'The Least Likely Criminal.'
Cindy McDonald talks about how they had to get medical marijuana for her son while her husband was the US Attorney for Arizona. Cindy also shares her family's story in the new book, 'The Least Likely Criminal.'
Bill to decriminalize marijuana at federal level passes divided U.S. House committee
A divided U.S. House committee approved a proposal Wednesday to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, a vote that was alternately described as a momentous turning point in national cannabis policy or a hollow political gesture.
A divided U.S. House committee approved a proposal Wednesday to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, a vote that was alternately described as a momentous turning point in national cannabis policy or a hollow political gesture.