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Shelby County, Tenn. - The marijuana ordinance is officially in effect in Memphis and another one is about to be proposed. The ordinance went into effect on Monday in Memphis. Keven Franks is a firm believer in second chances. "I feel like all over the world deserves a second chance...

A vote on a Shelby County ordinance that lessens the penalty for possession of a half-ounce or less of marijuana was sent to Monday's full commission Wednesday without a vote. Ordinance co-sponsor Van Turner asked that it be delayed to give the county attorney's office time to determine if...

Although city officials have defended its necessity, others smell trouble in Pendleton's marijuana odor ordinance. Pendleton attorney Will Perkinson hasn't been involved with any cases relating to the year-old city law, but he has defended clients who have been accused of violating marijuana...

Poway, Calif. - In less than two weeks, Californians will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, but the city of Poway is about to take an emergency action to drastically limit what Proposition 64 allows. "We don't need that in Poway," said Mayor Steve Vaus, who will...

Cannabis has been part of human culture for millennia, and is still an important part of the day-to-day life of millions of people worldwide. However, in much of the world, a century-old stigma has established a harsh legal and social climate for the recreational and medical use of the...

Harrisburg - The state moved a few steps closer to setting up a medical marijuana program on Tuesday as the health department posted draft rules for dispensaries and said temporary regulations for growers and processors would be made public in a few days. The draft regulations for...

Harrisburg - The state moved a few steps closer to setting up a medical marijuana program on Tuesday as the health department posted draft rules for dispensaries and said temporary regulations for growers and processors would be made public in a few days. The draft regulations for...

Denver - Legal marijuana has a $2.4 billion economic impact in Colorado, according to a study by the Marijuana Policy Group. The 24-page report concluded the marijuana industry is the fastest-growing business sector in the state. It's credited with creating 18,005 jobs in 2015, according to...

Some of the entertainment world's most notable celebrities are joining forces to help legalize marijuana in California. "Divergent" series star Shailene Woodley, Tim Robbins, and rapper Common were among the many stars to announce on Tuesday the formation of "Artists for 64" in an effort to...

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office arrested 23 people after serving search warrants at three locations with illegal marijuana grows near West Point. About 7,700 pounds of marijuana and other substances were seized and destroyed or taken as evidence, according to a press release from the...

Election Day could bring legal weed in five more states, doubling the places in the United States where Americans can recreationally use marijuana. A majority of Americans believe cannabis should be legalized for recreational use. But until now, the presidential candidate whom marijuana users...

Election Day could bring legal weed in five more states, doubling the places in the United States where Americans can recreationally use marijuana. A majority of Americans believe cannabis should be legalized for recreational use. But until now, the presidential candidate whom marijuana users...

Pittsfield, Mass. - Manna Wellness was granted a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday to operate a medical marijuana facility, despite protest from a resident who lives nearby. Julia Germaine of Manna Wellness said the company is looking to build a 3,200 square-foot...

Pittsfield, Mass. - Manna Wellness was granted a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday to operate a medical marijuana facility, despite protest from a resident who lives nearby. Julia Germaine of Manna Wellness said the company is looking to build a 3,200 square-foot...

Little Rock, Ark. - When you head to the polls to vote, you will see two medical marijuana initiatives on the Arkansas ballot. They are Issues 6 and 7. Before you decide, we want to make sure you know the differences between the two. Issue 6 is the Medical Marijuana Amendment. It...

Little Rock, Ark. - When you head to the polls to vote, you will see two medical marijuana initiatives on the Arkansas ballot. They are Issues 6 and 7. Before you decide, we want to make sure you know the differences between the two. Issue 6 is the Medical Marijuana Amendment. It...

Two more Broward voters realized Tuesday that their absentee ballots lacked the medical marijuana question, according to the Miami Herald. This came just hours after a Broward County judge said she would rule quickly on a case involving ballots missing Amendment 2. Two Oakland Park voters...

Two more Broward voters realized Tuesday that their absentee ballots lacked the medical marijuana question, according to the Miami Herald. This came just hours after a Broward County judge said she would rule quickly on a case involving ballots missing Amendment 2. Two Oakland Park voters...

Little Rock, Ark. - The Arkansas Supreme Court has disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the November ballot, but voters will still be able to consider a competing plan. Justices on Thursday sided with opponents of the proposed initiated act that would have allowed patients with...

Little Rock, Ark. - The Arkansas Supreme Court has disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the November ballot, but voters will still be able to consider a competing plan. Justices on Thursday sided with opponents of the proposed initiated act that would have allowed patients with...