Virginia might’ve accidentally legalized weed sales, prosecutor says – Macomb Daily
Could weed distribution in Virginia already be legal? According to the top prosecutor in Williamsburg and James City County, marijuana distribution in Virginia might now be legal — a year earlier than planned — based on what he says is an apparent mistake in the recently passed state budget. But the Virginia Division of Legislative […]
Virginia lawmakers defend cannabis budget language | State
(The Center Square) – The Virginia lawmakers behind the state’s adult-use cannabis retail plan said Thursday that existing marijuana laws remain in effect, pushing back on claims that recently approved budget language legalized underage marijuana possession or unlawful distribution. Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, and Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Henrico, released a joint statement after confusion over […]
Virginia might’ve accidentally legalized weed sales, prosecutor says – The News Herald
Could weed distribution in Virginia already be legal? According to the top prosecutor in Williamsburg and James City County, marijuana distribution in Virginia might now be legal — a year earlier than planned — based on what he says is an apparent mistake in the recently passed state budget. But the Virginia Division of Legislative […]
We Legalized Weed… So Why Does It Still Feel Broken?
This article originally appeared in High Times’ Spring/Summer 2026 print edition. Get yours here. Activists, investors, lawyers, growers and a plant scientist on what American cannabis legalization built, what it broke and where it goes from here. By the Numbers American cannabis legalization in eight stats. $30B+ US cannabis industry size 70% Americans who support […]
Federal Judge Questions Link Between Marijuana And Guns, Citing ‘Widespread State Legalization’
“Our current presumption has the practical effect of stripping those who use marijuana…of their Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure.” By Carolina Journal The newest member of the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals used a North Carolina case Wednesday to discuss the potential legal impact of shifting attitudes about marijuana. Judge Nicole […]
Virginia lawmakers defend cannabis budget language – Virginia
(The Center Square) – The Virginia lawmakers behind the state’s adult-use cannabis retail plan said Thursday that existing marijuana laws remain in effect, pushing back on claims that recently approved budget language legalized underage marijuana possession or unlawful distribution. Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, and Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Henrico, released a joint statement after confusion over […]
Cannabis-Infused Drinks May Help People Cut Their Alcohol Intake in Half
Cans of THC and CBD-infused beverages. Credit: USA Today NETWORK/Reuters Cannabis-infused beverages are beginning to share shelf space with beer and hard seltzer in states where marijuana is legal. Researchers at the University at Buffalo report that these cannabis-infused beverages may help some people reduce how much they drink. In a study published in the […]
Virginia lawmakers defend cannabis budget language | Virginia
(The Center Square) – The Virginia lawmakers behind the state’s adult-use cannabis retail plan said Thursday that existing marijuana laws remain in effect, pushing back on claims that recently approved budget language legalized underage marijuana possession or unlawful distribution. Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, and Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Henrico, released a joint statement after confusion over […]
Medical Marijuana Is ‘Effective’ In Providing Relief To Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome, Study Shows
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) could find “significant” long-term relief with cannabis treatment, according to a new study. Researchers said that while dopamine agonists have traditionally served as the “first-line treatment” of RLS, recent studies have signaled that gabapentinoids are now being recommended. Because cannabinoids, like gabapentinoids, inhibit a certain type of amino acid […]
Former Trump Homeland Security Official Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp THC Product Ban On Track, Warning Of Chinese Threat
The former head of the Department of Homeland Security under the first Trump administration is warning lawmakers against keeping hemp THC products legal, claiming that reversing a ban that is set to take effect later this year would “undermine public health” and “embolden foreign criminal actors.” Chad Wolf, who served as acting secretary of homeland […]
Using Marijuana Will Make You ‘A Loser In Life,’ GOP Congressman Says
A Republican congressman claims that using marijuana “hurts your DNA,” will “make you a loser in life” and leads to young women being “taken advantage of.” Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), one of the most outspoken opponents of cannabis legalization in Congress, made the comments in an appearance on “High Stakes,” a podcast produced by the […]
Massachusetts Anti-Marijuana Initiative Signatures Face New Challenge As State Officials Certify Measure For Ballot
Massachusetts officials certified this week that an initiative to roll back that state’s marijuana legalization law will appear on the November ballot—but the campaign is facing a new challenge to the most recent batch of signatures it submitted in support of the measure. The objection filed with the State Ballot Law Commission by cannabis reform advocate […]