Tag: Marijuana
3 killed, suspect sought after Oregon hit-and-run, shooting
COOS BAY, Ore. — Police searched Friday for a suspect believed to have killed three people in wave of violence that included a hit-and-run...
Wyoming advocates hopeful about pot initiatives despite odds
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Supporters of two new marijuana ballot petitions in Wyoming say they’re optimistic about getting pot questions before voters next year, especially...
US vaccine surplus grows by the day as expiration dates loom
In Tennessee and North Carolina, demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has slowed down so much that they have given millions of doses back to...
Washington’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat
SEATTLE — It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but Washington’s new “joints for jabs” program is off to a...
NFL funding research to help players better manage pain
The NFL will spend up to $1 million funding up to five studies that will examine how to better help players ease their pain...
Applications sought for medical marijuana advisory board
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is accepting applications for the state's Medical Marijuana Advisory Board after changes to the panel’s membership by the 2021...
Pot users welcome: Amazon won’t test jobseekers for cannabis
NEW YORK — Amazon said Tuesday that it will stop testing jobseekers for marijuana.
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Marijuana legalization prompting police K-9 retirements
RICHMOND, Va. — Asking dogs to follow their noses won't work anymore in states that have legalized marijuana.
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US court revives lawsuit against private prison in Nevada
LAS VEGAS — A federal appeals court said Friday the nation’s largest private prison corporation can be held liable for negligence by a man...
Governor pardons eye doctor who grew marijuana for sick wife
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday pardoned an eye doctor who said he began growing marijuana to help his dying wife reduce...