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THC, INC' Marijuana FilmTo Premiere On Documentary+ On 4/20.
EXCLUSIVE: 4/20 is a day marijuana enthusiasts celebrate what they consider to be the wonders of weed, but a new documentary takes issue with that narrative. The Documentary+ streaming platform is choosing the unofficial holiday to premiere THC…
Colorado lawmakers use marijuana taxes to reduce budget shortfall
To fill the potholes in the state budget, Colorado lawmakers are turning to pot. Why it matters: Colorado voters believed that marijuana tax revenue would mostly fund education and enforcement when they legalized pot at the ballot box in 2012, not…
The 420 Failure: Here's the Real Reason Tilray Brands Has Been a Horrible Investment Despite Operating in a Legal Marijuana Market
Did you know that it has been more than seven years since Canada legalized marijuana for recreational use? At the time, there was euphoria and excitement in the industry. Tilray Brands (TLRY +2.70%) was a prominent player in the cannabis space, and…
2 men shot, marijuana and THC products seized at south St. Louis smoke shop, police say
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Gov. Spanberger's changes to Virginia's retail marijuana rollout sparks pushback
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's long-awaited rollout of a retail marijuana market faces new uncertainty as Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposes sweeping changes to legislation passed by the General Assembly. The proposed amendments have sparked…
Governor Abigail Spanberger proposes delaying retail marijuana sales and adding new criminal charges
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Virginia's cannabis laws are at a critical crossroads as Governor Abigail Spanberger proposes delaying the start of recreational retail sales and introducing new criminal charges for public consumption. Virginia first…
Healey just signed a major overhaul to the state's Cannabis Control Commission. Here's what to know.
Gov. Maura Healey on Sunday signed a sweeping overhaul of the state's troubled Cannabis Control Commission, approving a law that restructures the agency, raises the cap on business licenses, and doubles the legal purchase limit to two ounces. The…
Weed Arrests Fall Nationwide, But Gaps Persist
Weed arrests are down significantly in the U.S., but a new report shows prohibition states continue to drive most enforcement activity. Cannabis policy reform advocacy group the Marijuana Policy Project on Monday released a new report on…
3 Disasters That Legal Weed Didn't Unleash-Despite the Forecasts
Happy 4/20 to the millions of people across the country who celebrate, including much of the Reason staff. As someone who's never been interested in pot—save for one summer in college—or drugs in general, I've always found the day a…
This 4/20, Democrats should take back the lead on legalization
Every April 20, Americans are reminded of a simple political truth: Marijuana legalization is no longer controversial. It's popular, mainstream and growing more so by the year. A clear majority of Americans now support legal cannabis. That support…
What Does 420 Mean For Black People Shut Out Of The Cannabis Industry?
When it comes right down to it, 420 is an arbitrary holiday. For those who already smoke cannabis regularly, we might as well be celebrating “Wearing Pants Day” or “Drinking Water Day.” (Happy 4H20, anybody?) Even the…
Minnesota's legal cannabis industry, by the numbers
Today is 4/20, and for Minnesota cannabis users, it's the first such holiday during which there's a big enough industry to easily buy the stuff legally. State of play: The rollout has been slow as an influx of retailers awaits growers to produce…
4 Red Flags Every Cannabis Investor Should Spot
Savvy investors know that emerging, high-growth industries are often where the biggest returns might lie — and with the Trump administration issuing an executive order in December 2025 regarding the softening of federal law targeting…
Stoner Movies Are Dead, and Weed Killed Them - Opinion
Weed movies just don't hit like they used to, huh? It's 4/20 in 2026, and never before has the nation's unofficial marijuana holiday felt less potent in TV and film. That's not because our tolerance for stoner comedies, or even dramas, has gone up.
How Trump's psychedelics executive order could unlock stalled cannabis reform
The White House psychedelics executive order accelerates research, clinical trials and 'Right to Try' access for drugs like psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine. The order does not change their legal status, but reinforces a federal move toward medical…
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