The Illinois Senate has passed a bill to clarify that police may not stop or detain drivers, or search their vehicles, based solely on the smell of cannabis. It would further remove a requirement that marijuana be transported in odor-proof containers. The measure, SB 42, is intended to address... Read more

TV personality Bill Maher made headlines over the weekend after describing President Donald Trump as “gracious and measured” during a recent private dinner they had at the White House, along with musician Kid Rock. And the well-known cannabis enthusiast is insisting he “wasn’t high” for the meetup. During an... Read more

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) says it’s time for lawmakers in the state to finally legalize medical marijuana. The governor called for the reform on Wednesday, as she allowed a separate right-to-try bill to become law without her signature. That measure is intended to give people with debilitating or... Read more

A new policy memo from an American alcohol retail industry group argues that marijuana should be regulated more like booze—including by requiring that intoxicating cannabis products be sold only by businesses licensed to sell alcohol. “States should restrict the sale of intoxicating THC products to businesses licensed to sell... Read more

The governor of Hawaii has signed a bill to help speed the expungement process for people hoping to clear their records of past marijuana-related offenses. About two weeks after the legislature passed the legislation from Rep. David Tarnas (D), it was given final approval by Gov. Josh Green (D)... Read more

A group of THC-infused beverage brands is looking for hundreds of adults to participate in what’s described as an “observational research study” around cannabis-infused drinks, alcohol consumption, mood and quality of life. The team is currently recruiting “up to 2,000 qualified participants,” who would receive a free supply of... Read more

The Delaware House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill meant to fix an issue with the state’s marijuana legalization law that led FBI to reject its request to create a fingerprint background check system for would-be cannabis industry workers. On the same day that Gov. Matt Meyer (D)... Read more