U.S. Overdose Deaths Total Record 107,000 Last Year
Deaths caused by drug overdoses spiked to more than 107,000 in 2021, a year marked by the continuation of the coronavirus pandemic and a rise in fatal overdoses linked to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
May 12, 2022
Ohio Activists Sue GOP Leaders Over Cannabis Legalization Ballot Question
Ohio cannabis activists have filed a lawsuit against GOP leaders in the state legislature, who are attempting to block a cannabis legalization initiative from appearing on the ballot for the 2022 general election.
May 2, 2022
New Hampshire Senate Votes Against Cannabis Legalization Bill
The New Hampshire Senate killed two bills to legalize recreational cannabis on Thursday, likely killing efforts at cannabis reform for 2022.
April 29, 2022
California Legislative Panel Approves Bill for Cannabis Farmers Markets
A California legislative committee approved a bill that would allow small cannabis growers to sell directly to consumers at special events.
April 28, 2022
Kentucky Governor Approves Cannabis Research Facility
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear approved legislation on Tuesday to establish a cannabis research center in the Bluegrass State.
April 27, 2022
Washington Lawmakers Delete the Word ‘Marijuana’ from State Statutes
A new law passed by Washington state lawmakers will replace the word “marijuana” with “cannabis” in all state legislation.
April 26, 2022
Kentucky Governor Announces Medical Cannabis Plan
Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is taking on the Republican-led state legislature over its failure to pass legislation to legalize medical cannabis.
April 22, 2022
New Hampshire Senate Committee Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill
A New Hampshire Senate committee voted on Wednesday to kill a bill that would legalize cannabis for adults and allow for regulation.
April 21, 2022
Survey Shows Cannabis Use on the Upswing
A new YouGov survey shows that cannabis use is increasing among U.S. adults, with almost one in five saying they use cannabis at least three times per week.
April 20, 2022
Study Finds Recreational Cannabis Legalization Reduces Prescription Drug Demand
Legalizing adult-use cannabis reduces the demand for prescription drugs dispensed through state Medicaid programs, according to a study.
April 19, 2022