Mayors of Long Island beach towns oppose marijuana law
Recreational marijuana is now legal in New York, but some Long Island beach towns near the Queens border say they'll still be banning sales.
New Yorkers can now legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis
New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
NY Legislature passes marijuana legalization bill
If the legislation passes, as it is expected to, New York would become the 16th state to legalize marijuana sales to adults.
New York's legal marijuana marketplace will take years to develop
After reaching a deal Saturday night, New York lawmakers are planning to soon vote on a bill to make recreation pot use legal. The first dispensaries could open in about a year and a half.
New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana
New York lawmakers have finalized an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
Parents in NJ must be notified if child caught with marijuana
New Jersey parents must be notified if their minor child is caught buying or possessing marijuana under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.
Smell like weed? This Detroit restaurant says to stay away
An upscale Detroit restaurant has a message for guests: Dress up and don't come in smelling like marijuana.
Deal to legalize marijuana in New York is 'imminent,' lawmaker says
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes says Albany is nearing an agreement to legalize marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
Parents must be told after 1st marijuana arrest under bill
Parents must be notified if their minor child unlawfully possesses or buys marijuana under a bill lawmakers advanced Wednesday, not even a month since Gov. Phil Murphy signed cannabis legislation that explicitly prohibited parental notification.
Delta 8: A legal 'Weed Light'?
The newest cannabis product showed up in Twin Cities smoke and vape shops last fall and has been selling out fast.
Seth Rogen launching marijuana brand Houseplant in US
Seth Rogen, an actor, filmmaker, comedian and proud marijuana enthusiast, is bringing his cannabis and lifestyle brand, Houseplant, to the U.S.
EXPLAINER: What can, can't you do with cannabis in NJ now?
New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market is now voter approved and in effect under legislation signed last week by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Murphy signs law decriminalizing adult-use cannabis in NJ
Legislation to decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol was signed into law Monday.
NJ lawmakers still debating legalized marijuana
For a third time, the Democrat-led Assembly has moved a deadline for Gov. Phil Murphy to act on legislation setting up New Jersey’s recreational marijuana plan.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
Medical marijuana in New York
New York State could be the next to legalize recreational marijuana, mainly as a way to help solve the state’s fiscal problems brought on by the pandemic but medical marijuana is already an option for many patients.
Jamaica faces marijuana shortage
Jamaica is running low on ganja. Heavy rains followed by an extended drought, an increase in local consumption and a drop in the number of marijuana farmers have caused a shortage in the island’s famed but largely illegal market that experts say is the worst they’ve seen.
Cuomo calls, again, for legalizing marijuana in New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for the legalization and regulation of marijuana for recreational use by adults
Murphy, lawmakers say they reached deal on cannabis bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.
MORE Act: House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
If signed into U.S. law, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reinvest in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.