Connecticut officials warn of fentanyl-laced marijuana

Health officials say there have been nearly 40 cases of patients who smoked marijuana exhibiting opioid overdose symptoms.

Police allegedly helped illegal multimillion-dollar marijuana operation

Federal prosecutors say law enforcement officers and a prosecutor aided an operation that illegally sold $13 million in pot grown for Maine’s medical marijuana program.

NY state police seizures of marijuana plants fall sharply

Seizures of marijuana plants have plunged this year as the state legalized possession of small amounts of pot and some local law enforcement agencies backed off efforts to root out marijuana crops, according to a published report.

You can smoke weed and work in NY but not while on the job

If you work in New York State your employer is no longer allowed to test you for marijuana -in most cases- even if you smell like pot.

$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust

Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.

Study: Marijuana use at all-time high among college students

Researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse say marijuana use among college students and their peers hit a record peak in 2020.

NJ regulators approve rules for recreational cannabis market

New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission has approved rules to set up the state's recreational marijuana marketplace.

Over half of NJ towns opting out of cannabis business

Many towns and cities across New Jersey are voting not to allow cannabis businesses in their communities - at least not yet.

Schumer, Senate Dems unveil proposal to federally decriminalize marijuana

The legislation would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, which would expunge the records of people with nonviolent offenses tied to marijuana.

Connecticut launches website to explain new marijuana law

Connecticut legalized the recreational use of cannabis but a lot of questions about the law remain. The state launched a website to provide up-to-date information.

Connecticut Gov. Lamont signs recreational marijuana into law

Connecticut on Tuesday became the 19th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana beginning on July 1.

Connecticut poised to legalize recreational marijuana use

The legislation makes it legal for you to possess and use cannabis beginning July 1 if you are 21 or older. You'll be allowed to have up to 1½ ounces on your person and another 5 ounces in your home or vehicle. Retail sales of cannabis in the state are not expected to begin until spring 2022 at the earliest.

CT Senate passes legal pot bill, House GOP says to wait

Republican lawmakers said the House of Representatives should hold off from considering the bill as the legislative adjournment deadline looms.

Weed company seeking paid intern to test products, write reviews

Emjay, a California-based weed delivery and retail company, will pay the summer intern $15 per hour to test all 600 of its products and write reviews.

Celebrating 4/20 openly in New York under new legal weed law

Every year, marijuana smokers celebrate 4/20. But this year was different in New York because of the recently passed law that legalized recreational cannabis use.