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Republicans soften on federal marijuana reform in a shift that could make it a reality
Cannabis reform is moving one step closer to reality at the federal level, with a committee hearing on a bipartisan bill to expand banking services for legal marijuana businesses expected to take place at the end of the month, according to multiple people directly involved in the process.
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US regulators want to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana. Here's what that would mean
When it emerged this week that U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana, the news lit up the world of weed.
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US Health Dept. recommends easing federal restrictions on Marijuana
Rescheduling the drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession. Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD
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Psychiatrist talks about marijuana use and severe mental illness
The risk of developing schizophrenia doubles for marijuana users, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner told News4’s Eun Yang. Here’s what to know about the risk.
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This city consumes more marijuana than anywhere else in the world: Study
New York City is now ranked as the top city in the world when it comes to marijuana consumption, according to a recent study.
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Mastercard tells banks to stop allowing marijuana purchases on debit cards
The financial services company has told banks and institutions to stop allowing cannabis purchases on its debit cards.
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ER visits for children sickened from marijuana surged during the pandemic
The number of young people consuming toxic levels of marijuana edibles or smoking pot to the point that they require emergency help shot up dramatically during the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
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Lawmakers seek to loosen rules on marijuana use by military recruits and security personnel
Amendments authored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and Robert Garcia, D-Calif., would allow past marijuana users to join the military and gain security clearances, respectively.
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Recreational marijuana becomes available to Marylanders over 21
Maryland became the first state in the region to allow recreational cannabis sales. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Recreational marijuana is now legal in Maryland. Get info on dispensaries, public safety & more
Here’s a guide to everything you need to know about the new law, including which dispensaries will be selling recreational marijuana, the impacts to law enforcement, public safety and beyond.
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What to know about Maryland marijuana law going into effect July 1
Maryland’s new cannabis law takes effect Friday at midnight. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports on what customers need to know.
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Smell like marijuana enough to warrant police search, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules
A car smelling like marijuana is enough for police in Wisconsin to justify searching a person in the vehicle, even though substances legal in the state can smell the same, the state Supreme Court said on Tuesday.
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Virginia mother pleads guilty in 4-year-old son's death from THC gummies
A mother in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, pleaded guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her 4-year-old son, who consumed a fatal amount of marijuana-infused gummies last year.
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Le'Veon Bell Says He Smoked Marijuana Before Playing in NFL Games
The former All-Pro running back was suspended twice in his career for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy while playing for the Steelers.
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DC Congresswoman Norton Asks US Botanic Garden to Show Marijuana
Washington, D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is asking the United States Botanic Garden to show marijuana.
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Oregon Official Quits Due Over Moonlighting Pot Job
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her resignation on Tuesday amid sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for having moonlighted as a highly-paid consultant to a marijuana business.
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Scooby Doobie Don't: Discarded Joints Pose Hazards for Dogs
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
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About 46% of Gov. Wes Moore's Blind Trust in Cannabis Stock
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration has announced he has formally created a blind trust for his assets. Details of the trust made public Monday indicate the governor held nearly $1.2 million in shares of stock in a medical cannabis company — or about 46% of his assets outlined in the trust. Moore, a Democrat who worked as an investment banker,...
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Twitter Relaxes Rules Around Cannabis Ads to Lure More Advertisers From States With Legal Pot
Twitter under its 420-friendly owner Elon Musk earlier this year became the first major social media company to allow cannabis advertisements. Now, the platform is relaxing those rules.
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When Did the ‘420' Holiday Start and Which States Have Legalized Recreational Marijuana?
It’s time for the annual weed smoking holiday known as 420. So, here’s a look at where those who celebrate can smoke legally.