Donald Trump comes out in support of recreational-use marijuana in Florida
Donald Trump supports legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida, emphasizing personal freedom and the need to avoid criminalizing adults for possession.
Florida Supreme Court Allows DeSantis' 6-Week Abortion Ban to Stand But Also Approves Abortion Access Ballot Amendment
Florida's 6-week abortion ban upheld with limited exceptions for rape and incest.
Florida Supreme Court allows state constitutional amendments on abortion access and recreational marijuana.
Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Thursday that further enshrines the right to abortion and gender-affirming care into law and another that bans so-called conversion therapy.The new legislation enhances existing state law that makes access to abortion and gender-affirming care legal and opposes conversion therapy.
Peek Inside the April Issue
FEATURES Goodbye, RFK Stadium After 62 years of big names and big moments, the DC landmark is being torn down.Before it's gone for good, we celebrate and remember its history and legacy.By Andrew Beaujon, Patrick Hruby, and Luke Mullins.Reefer Madness Across America, legalized recreational marijuana is on the march.
New customer-friendly legal recreational cannabis in Missouri cuts into Illinois' market
Illinois had a three-year head start on legalizing recreational marijuana, but in many ways, Missouri has surpassed it after just one month.The two states came to legalization very differently, which makes the laws in each state very different - and means Missouri is cutting into the Illinois market.
'Alarming' jump in kids eating marijuana edibles prompts warning for adults to keep gummies away from kids
Medical workers in Illinois are warning adults to keep marijuana edibles away from kids, after an "alarming" jump in the number of accidental consumptions.The number of exposures to edible cannabis among children 5 and younger from 2017-2021 reported in Illinois increased from 5 to 232 cases - a 4,500% increase.
Study: Marijuana-Related Senior Citizen Emergency Room Visits Have Skyrocketed Over The Last 18 Years
A just-published UC San Diego study says that senior citizen visits to the emergency room for cannabis-related reasons in California have increased by more than 1800% since 2003.There has been a funny footnote to California's 2016 legalization of recreational marijuana use (which did not actually take effect until January 1, 2018): the fastest-growing cannabis use demographic has been senior citizens.
A flowering partnership: Kingsborough Community College teams up with cannabis educator for new course * Brooklyn Paper
REUTERS/Blair Gable/File Photo Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Amid the Empire State's effort to legalize recreational marijuana, one Brooklyn school is making moves to educate its students on the flowering cannabis industry.Kingsborough Community College on Thursday announced a new partnership with Green Flower, a cannabis education provider.
Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Thursday that further enshrines the right to abortion and gender-affirming care into law and another that bans so-called conversion therapy.The new legislation enhances existing state law that makes access to abortion and gender-affirming care legal and opposes conversion therapy.
Peek Inside the April Issue
FEATURES Goodbye, RFK Stadium After 62 years of big names and big moments, the DC landmark is being torn down.Before it's gone for good, we celebrate and remember its history and legacy.By Andrew Beaujon, Patrick Hruby, and Luke Mullins.Reefer Madness Across America, legalized recreational marijuana is on the march.
New customer-friendly legal recreational cannabis in Missouri cuts into Illinois' market
Illinois had a three-year head start on legalizing recreational marijuana, but in many ways, Missouri has surpassed it after just one month.The two states came to legalization very differently, which makes the laws in each state very different - and means Missouri is cutting into the Illinois market.
'Alarming' jump in kids eating marijuana edibles prompts warning for adults to keep gummies away from kids
Medical workers in Illinois are warning adults to keep marijuana edibles away from kids, after an "alarming" jump in the number of accidental consumptions.The number of exposures to edible cannabis among children 5 and younger from 2017-2021 reported in Illinois increased from 5 to 232 cases - a 4,500% increase.
Study: Marijuana-Related Senior Citizen Emergency Room Visits Have Skyrocketed Over The Last 18 Years
A just-published UC San Diego study says that senior citizen visits to the emergency room for cannabis-related reasons in California have increased by more than 1800% since 2003.There has been a funny footnote to California's 2016 legalization of recreational marijuana use (which did not actually take effect until January 1, 2018): the fastest-growing cannabis use demographic has been senior citizens.
A flowering partnership: Kingsborough Community College teams up with cannabis educator for new course * Brooklyn Paper
REUTERS/Blair Gable/File Photo Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Amid the Empire State's effort to legalize recreational marijuana, one Brooklyn school is making moves to educate its students on the flowering cannabis industry.Kingsborough Community College on Thursday announced a new partnership with Green Flower, a cannabis education provider.
Ceylon House, Maryland's first cannabis lounge, operates in legal limbo
National Maryland voted to legalize recreational marijuana in November, but the marketplace won't open until July.The state's first cannabis lounge, however, operates in a legal gray area.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
Marijuana sales in Illinois hit a record $1.5 billion in 2022, despite a recent slowdown
Illinois saw record recreational cannabis sales of $1.55 billion in 2022, a jump of 12% from the previous year - despite delays in opening new stores and some signs the market had reached a plateau.Monthly sales had flattened out recently around $130 million until the annual holiday increase saw a record of nearly $144 million in December, state records showed.
Cross-Pollination of Hospitality and Legal Weed Amps Up in Chicago
Nearly three years after Illinois officials legalized the sale and use of recreational marijuana in the state, Chicago is seeing an increase in cross-pollination between Chicago's hospitality industry and its burgeoning dispensary scene.Well-known local restaurateur Phil Stefani is the latest hospitality leader to embrace the purple haze.
Good Morning, News: The Role of Fire in Fire Safety, an Exit Interview with Top Homeless Service Director, and Biden Pardons Turkeys
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Good Morning, News: Charter Reform Wins, Hardesty Loses (to Unqualified Candidate), and as for Governor... WHO KNOWS?
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Cross-Pollination of Hospitality and Legal Weed Amps Up in Chicago
Nearly three years after Illinois officials legalized the sale and use of recreational marijuana in the state, Chicago is seeing an increase in cross-pollination between Chicago's hospitality industry and its burgeoning dispensary scene.Well-known local restaurateur Phil Stefani is the latest hospitality leader to embrace the purple haze.
Good Morning, News: The Role of Fire in Fire Safety, an Exit Interview with Top Homeless Service Director, and Biden Pardons Turkeys
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Morning, Portland!We might actually see some rain today and a high in the low 50s.
Good Morning, News: Charter Reform Wins, Hardesty Loses (to Unqualified Candidate), and as for Governor... WHO KNOWS?
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND!(And voters!)
The legalization of recreational marijuana in New York has faced challenges and the black market remains prevalent, leading to concerns over safety and regulation.