Brendan Bures

There’s probably too much THC in your legal marijuana

July 2, 2021 at 1:03 p.m.

Legal marijuana products contain extraordinary levels of THC, which could cause dependence and mental health issues with habitual use. The marijuana you see in stores today isn't like what the...

CANNABIDIOL CANNOT TECHNICALLY BE INCLUDED IN FOODS OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | Due to ongoing studies, CBD cannot be legally included in foods or dietary supplements. Still, CBD-infused dishes continue to be a food trend and CBD products labeled "dietary supplement" are available on the market. In response, the FDA has sent warnings to several companies, and some local governments, like New York City, are cracking down too. Conversely, other states, like Maine, have passed or are in the process of passing laws allowing for the sale of edible CBD products.

Bernie Sanders celebrates his home state’s marijuana reform milestone

October 14, 2020 at 3:49 p.m.

Vermont made history in 2018 by becoming the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through the Legislature. Lawmakers forgot one thing, though — to create a regulated and legal marijuana...

Women with menopause turn to cannabis for treatment

October 9, 2020 at 6:37 p.m.

Each year, over 2 million women reach menopause, while 27 million are in the throes of it. Defined as the end of a woman's menstrual cycle, women with menopause experience...

Mark Zuckerberg donates $500K to decriminalize all drugs in Oregon

October 6, 2020 at 7:25 p.m.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have put their weight behind a measure to decriminalize all drugs in Oregon. The couple contributed $500,000 to the campaign, which...

In 1996, marijuana legislation took a major step forward thanks to California. The Golden State became the first in the union to legalize medical marijuana via the Compassionate Use Act.

Pandemic boosts marijuana legalization support in New Jersey

October 2, 2020 at 6:42 p.m.

Early signs indicate significant support for recreational marijuana legalization in New Jersey. One poll this summer found almost 7 out of 10 residents favored ending prohibition and New Jersey Gov....

10% of all South Dakota arrests are cannabis related

September 23, 2020 at 4:55 p.m.

Enforcement of South Dakota cannabis laws disproportionately affects Black Americans and Native Americans in the state, while also costing taxpayers millions of dollars, new research shows. The study, commissioned by...

House will vote to remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substance during September work period

September 2, 2020 at 8:59 p.m.

A chamber of Congress will vote to remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substance for the first time in the nation's history. The U.S. House of Representative confirmed...

Gov. Ricketts has spoken out against medical cannabis on multiple occasions.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts claims there’s ‘no such thing as medical marijuana’

September 1, 2020 at 8:26 p.m.

A voter-approved initiative to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska will appear on the November ballot, but marijuana shouldn't even be labeled a medicine, according to Gov. Pete Ricketts. The comments...

Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a food trend in 2019, with restaurants and bars adding CBD-infused and -topped items to their menus. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it's illegal to sell food and beverages with CBD or THC at the federal level. In response, local and state governments began taking action. For example, New York City health officials announced a ban on businesses using CBD in food and drinks. Meanwhile, other states like Maine have passed laws to allow the use of CBD in food products. A California bill about legalizing CBD in foods, beverages and cosmetics is on hold until 2020 but could pave the way for other states to consider similar measures.

Biden marijuana plan ‘essentially meaningless,’ says democratic congressman

August 20, 2020 at 6:56 p.m.

When presidential candidate Joe Biden announced his criminal justice reform plan, it included cannabis policies that appeared to be lacking compared to those proposed by other prominent Democratic Party members....

Trump to Republicans: Don’t put marijuana on the ballot at the same time you’re running

August 19, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

President Donald Trump hosted a campaign rally in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the same night the Democratic National Convention was scheduled to kick off in Milwaukee. While Democrats instead opted for a...

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