A Vermont man who was fired from his job after he said a random drug test showed he used medical marijuana while off duty for chronic pain has lost his appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court over unemployment benefits. Ivo Skoric, representing himself, told the justices at his hearing in May that he is legally … Read more
Mimi Lam, co-founder and chief executive officer of Superette, arranges cannabis-infused beverages at the Superette Sip ‘N’ Smoke cannabis dispensary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Della Robbins | Bloomberg | Getty Images More Americans are looking for alcohol alternatives, and beverage makers that tout the health benefits of their drinks are … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — When Amanda Taylor lived in Arizona, she used medical cannabis to relieve the symptoms of her multiple sclerosis, gastroparesis and other ailments. She returned to Alabama to advocate for medical cannabis in her home state. Taylor thought victory was in view in 2021 when Alabama overcame years of resistance in the Deep … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales will begin across Ohio on Tuesday when the state issues its first operating certificates. Nearly 100 medical marijuana dispensaries will be able to begin sales immediately, although it’s not clear how many will be ready to open, the Division of Cannabis Control said Monday. Many will be ready right … Read more
DETROIT — A horrific crash that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma two years ago has the head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board urging parents to warn teenagers about the risk of driving after using marijuana. Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy made the appeal to parents Thursday as her agency released the final report … Read more
BANGKOK — Two years after marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office Monday to protest a possible ban on general use. A health ministry drug control committee approved Friday a proposal to relist cannabis as a narcotic to be only allowed for medical and research … Read more
BISMARCK, N.D. — Organizers of a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota submitted petition signatures on Monday, likely setting up another statewide vote on the issue that voters and state lawmakers have previously defeated. The New Economic Frontier measure group submitted more than 22,000 signatures, sponsoring committee chairman Steve Bakken said. The … Read more
Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced with a chemical found in mushrooms and sold online and in vape shops nationwide. At least 48 people in 24 states said they got sick after eating Diamond Shruumz-brand products, including chocolate bars, cones and gummies, the … Read more
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Businesses that want to sell, process or grow medical marijuana for Kentucky can start applying for permits starting Monday, part of an accelerated push to have products available in early 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. Doctors and advanced practice registered nurses also can begin submitting applications to let them certify eligible … Read more
(NewsNation) — It’s a busy time of the year in rural Oklahoma for lifelong farmers like Larry Williams and his son Colby. It’s hard work that Larry learned from his dad, and Colby now learns from him. As they’re moving the cattle and harvesting the wheat, it feels so American, yet there’s something nefarious happening … Read more
