Medical and recreational marijuana are legal in New Mexico, but because its tribal lands are policed by a federal agency, cannabis users face increased risks.

Big cannabis companies are backing a new, celebrity-infused campaign to enlist marijuana users to pressure Congress to legalize pot nationwide

The proposal, which is still being drafted, is expected to have less oversight than what Democrats are calling for and regulate marijuana more like alcohol.

That's more than what the state saw in sales of recreational and medical cannabis combined last year.

Seniors appear increasingly willing to consider cannabis as an alternative to more traditional medications and companies have taken notice, offering discounts and promotions like "Silver Tours."

Illicit edibles mimicking well-known candy like Skittles have led to accidental overdoses by children, authorities say. Candy companies are fighting back in the courts.

Several communities are taking a wait-and-see approach with retail marijuana sales expected to start sometime in 2022.

The state currently has only three dispensaries. The companies were chosen by random lottery.

While many growers are doing business legally, the size and scale of some illegal operations has overwhelmed local authorities' ability to respond. One county, near the California border, has even declared a state of emergency.

A blindfolded former FBI agent will determine the operators of five new dispensaries.

State regulators think a conditional license, which grants extra time for startup costs and to win local approvals, will make a big difference.

A proposal would allow the state's finance authority to provide a line of credit to cannabis "microbusinesses" that are similar in size to a craft winery or brewery.

Nearly one-third of patients surveyed by the American Cancer Society said they felt uncomfortable discussing cannabis with doctors and are more likely to seek information from friends, family or the internet.

But the agreement hinges on marijuana becoming federally legal – an if-then scenario that shows how Canadian companies are angling to get in on the U.S. market.

Drug testing will be limited to what the league is calling "drugs of abuse," like performance enhancers, continuing a policy that began last season.

While still costly compared to other industries, lending conditions for U.S. cannabis companies appear to be improving.

The president supports federal decriminalization of cannabis, but has yet to join the growing chorus of Democrats calling for full legalization. Not doing so would be a mistake, says a U.S. Senate candidate in a key swing state.

Nevada is now the seventh state to allow marijuana consumption in licensed public places.

While the problem isn't new, the ASPCA says it's growing as more states legalize cannabis, causing serious health issues for pets.

Some accuse the company of targeting underage customers with its name – Cookies – and Sesame Street-style graphics, saying it evokes the Cookie Monster character.

An estimated 321,000 people now work in the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. That's more than the number of dentists, paramedics or electrical engineers.

But athletes and supporters who say the ban on cannabis is antiquated won't see any changes until 2023 at the earliest.

From dusty towns to forests in the West, illegal marijuana growers are taking water in uncontrolled amounts when there often isn’t enough to go around for even licensed users.

The findings lead researchers to wonder whether the changes may have been spurred by the pandemic.

Officials cite the success of industries in Maine and Massachusetts to support the move.

A growing number of companies are now dropping requirements that made it harder to hire, including Amazon, which no longer tests for marijuana.

U.S. companies have overshadowed their Canadian peers as more states legalize cannabis, but that may be changing.

Theory Wellness failed to properly pay Massachusetts employees who worked Sunday and holiday shifts.

Contrary to most other highly regulated markets, Oklahoma has no limit on the number of grows or dispensaries the state can handle and land is affordable and plentiful. "It's the Wild West of weed," said one entrepreneur.

With a heavy focus on equity and encouraging small businesses, the state will soon begin accepting applications. A date for when sales could begin has not yet been set.

The group's formation comes on the heels of a law that halted controversial rule changes proposed by the Office of Marijuana Policy.

If more countries legalize cannabis, as expected, companies with access to the best growing climates stand to gain a competitive edge.

Many of the remaining 14 states that don't allow medical marijuana are dominated by Republican legislatures where veterans groups may have outsized influence.

One California dispensary near the border estimates that over half its customers are Mexican nationals, even though it's against Mexican law.

Thousands of out-of-state fans converged on Chicago for the four-day event, boosting sales by as much as 50 percent at nearby dispensaries.

Court records show that wide receiver Julio Jones is accused of illegally harvesting and selling millions of dollars of marijuana.

Stealing water is a long-running issue, but the severity of the current drought and the increasing number of illegal marijuana operations are making the problem worse, authorities say.

Democrats are taking on a lot over the next several months that could get in the way, including legislation on things like infrastructure that President Biden has prioritized.

Authorities in Los Angeles County recently seized $1 billion in illicit pot – their largest bust ever.

Glass House Brands Inc. isn't planning to build production outside the state, believing California's pot "will be like Napa wines."

With lower overhead and startup costs than traditional brick-and-mortar operations, the businesses are seen by some as key to making the cannabis industry more equitable.

Legalization supporters and even the bill's own authors acknowledge it has issues, but others say it still represents a victory for the industry.

Chuck Schumer's support shows how mainstream the idea has become, but the proposal is not expected succeed in the narrowly divided Senate.

Companies look to algorithms to match customers with different cannabis strains, quelling the fears of first-timers and satisfying connoisseurs alike.

In a letter, the agency attempts to address criticisms leveled by lawmakers after the disqualification of Sha'Carri Richardson from the Olympics.

Policymakers in some states are trying to help farmers find new markets, but federal regulations and a backlash against a trendy new type of product are making it difficult.

The country could become one of the world's largest markets for legal cannabis

They say the track star's case is a prime example of how marijuana is still stigmatized and misunderstood.

Police say vehicle searches help ferret out criminal activity, but they're disproportionately used on Black and Brown motorists, according to civil rights advocates.

Adults 21 and older can legally possess and consume marijuana in the state starting July 1 under what one lawmaker called the "best cannabis legalization bill in the country."

The proposal is separate from one made Gov. Daniel McKee, which lawmakers declined to include in the next budget.

The NFL's decision to fund research into CBD is significant, but some foresee concerns over potential interactions with other drugs that players take.

A divided state Senate approves the measure by a 16-11 vote. Connecticut will be the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana.