marijuana

The pot economy is way bigger than we think. Weed makes money–not just for dealers or pharmacists or college students with a hobby, but for the overall economy. In Colorado, legal sales of marijuana reached nearly $1 billion in 2015. In California, the industry is projected to make $7 billion...

A "grow room" containing 266 marijuana plants with a street value of $1 million was found in a Randolph commercial building, according to authorities. Eight were arrested and charged by Randolph police and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office between Nov. 22 and Thanksgiving Day after the...

His nightmares had gotten so bad, Marine Corps veteran Roberto Pickering was drinking himself to death. "When I got back from Iraq, I felt like an eggshell, and a basket case," he said. "And I was just doing all this self-destructive behavior that I could think of to not feel anything at...

Los Angeles police captain is on paid leave as the department investigates whether he is involved with an alleged marijuana warehouse in Sun Valley. The warehouse came to the LAPD's attention on Oct. 31 after someone called to report a burglary there. Phillip A. Smith, a captain in Rampart...

Time continues to burn while Kalkaska leaders and hopeful business owners prepare for medical marijuana changes that take effect next month. Village Manager Scott Yost hopes to rule on four applications for village medical marijuana licenses – including two marijuana growing facilities, a...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions hinted Wednesday that the Justice Department may take a tougher stance on recreational marijuana in the near future, a change in policy that would have a significant impact on the five states plus the District of Columbia that already allow the drug to be used for...

Ohio's nascent medical marijuana industry took a giant step today when the state of Ohio awarded a dozen large-scale grower licenses, including one in Springfield and one in Yellow Springs. The 12 winners were selected from a pool of 109 applicants. The awards come nearly a month after the...

After months of waiting and speculation, state regulators have decided who will grow medical marijuana in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Commerce on Thursday announced 12 winners of "level I" cultivation licenses for up to 25,000 square feet of growing space. The businesses awarded the...

Malls across the United States are seeking tenants to fill vacancies created as retailers close stores. Shoppers will find offices, service businesses and schools amid traditional apparel stores - and, in one Michigan mall, a medical marijuana dispensary. Now its owner wants to expand by...

A Republican senator from a state where marijuana is legal is pushing this week to give cannabis businesses a measure of tax fairness. Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado wants to attach an amendment to a wide-ranging Republican-led tax reform bill that would allow state-legal marijuana growers...

There’s a sharp contrast in the rhetoric surrounding the legalization of medical marijuana in Indiana, depending on whose opinion you seek. On one side of the issue stand lawmakers such as Rep. Jim Lucas, a Republican, and Sen. Karen Tallian, a Democrat, who are vocally advocating for their...

Ottawa's drive to legalize recreational marijuana by July 2018 has sparked debate nationally. Now, West Islanders are keeping an eye on local developments. Last Friday, Canadian medical marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis officially opened its 40,000 square foot Aurora Vie production facility...

The Saline County Sheriff's Office seized $143,000 in drugs during a traffic stop. On Wednesday around 11:18 p.m. deputies stopped a Dodge Durango for a traffic infraction. They noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle and proceeded to search the vehicle. Deputies say 32.2...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Wednesday that the Justice Department is examining ways to work toward a "rational" marijuana policy, though he did not provide details, including whether the DOJ will crack down on states where the drug has been legalized. "We're looking very hard on that...

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday gave his strongest signal yet that the Justice Department's more hands-off approach to marijuana enforcement may soon be changing. Sessions said that the department is looking "very hard right now" at a directive carried over from the Obama...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is in the midst of his long-awaited NFL comeback after being suspended 53 games due to several violations of the league's substance abuse policy. He was reinstated by the league last month, practiced with the Browns last week, and coach Hue Jackson said...

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has been a steadfast opponent of legalizing marijuana for recreational use but several of the candidates seeking to replace him in 2018 said they favor legalizing and taxing the drug. "Yes, I will sign a bill to legalize it,'' said Democrat Dan Drew. "There are an awful...

It's seen as relief for sufferers of 17 different medical conditions, including cancer and Crohn's disease, but to date, only two facilities in Pennsylvania have actually started growing medical marijuana. The dispensary under renovation in Squirrel Hill appears to be one of the few that will...

One of Minnesota's two medical marijuana manufacturers is turning away some patients, blaming a delay in third-party testing of its medications. The problems at LeafLine Labs are causing issues for patients such as Kellie Germann, who uses medical marijuana to treat her post-traumatic stress...

Bethesda resident Denise Dougherty said entering a medical marijuana dispensary in California felt a little "like you're sneaking into a speakeasy." "I could hardly find a door," said the 70-year-old woman, who suffers from chronic pain. According to Dougherty, the vibe was decidedly...