Maryland launches dashboard to track cannabis use a year after legalization
The Maryland Department of Health launched a dashboard to track the impacts of cannabis use on public health more than one year after recreational usage was legalized.
Watch CBS News
The Maryland Department of Health launched a dashboard to track the impacts of cannabis use on public health more than one year after recreational usage was legalized.
The Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Data Dashboard allows users to see the volume of marijuana sold, the number of plants that have been harvested, and what type of product people are purchasing the most.
Social equity applicants for the upcoming Fall 2023 Cannabis License Application Period need to meet certain criteria in order to obtain a cannabis license, according to state officials.
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Curio Wellness, a Maryland-based medical cannabis company, is giving away $40,000 in Royal Farms gift cards to help patients save a little green at the pump.
The House voted 96-34 for the constitutional amendment, sending it to the Senate.
House Bill 1 would establish the ballot referendum to legalize recreational marijuana for adult use, effective July 1, 2023. Currently, medicinal marijuana use is legal in Maryland.
Researchers have found a link between marijuana use by expectant mothers and autism and childhood psychosis. Now, a small study has shown how cannabis use can affect the placenta and may be linked to higher levels of anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity in children.
None of the passengers was criminally charged, but the agency is reminding travelers that possession of marijuana is still a federal crime, even if Maryland has decriminalized it.
Adults under 45 years old who consumed cannabis within the last 30 days, suffered from nearly double the number of heart attacks than adults who didn't use the drug, according to research published Tuesday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
The proportion of schizophrenia cases linked with problematic use of marijuana has increased over the past 25 years, according to a new study from Denmark.
Two-thirds of Marylanders support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, according to the latest Goucher College poll released Tuesday.
A bill essentially legalizing recreational use of cannabis in Maryland would be an important step toward addressing social equity and racial injustices, advocates said.
The associations between vaping cannabis and respiratory health symptoms haven't been fully known before — but one new study has revealed a key discovery.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday in favor of a bill that would decriminalize marijuana nationwide, a move Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby called a "critical step toward a more fair, just and trustworthy legal system."
There is evidence "that chronic use of cannabis can produce persisting decline of cognitive [or] memory function, even after prolonged abstinence and no THC in blood," Ramaekers said.
A new bill in Maryland is being backed by a teenager who said if it wasn't for medical marijuana, he wouldn't be able to have a life outside of a hospital.
CBD or cannabidiol can be found all around Maryland. Sometimes it's infused candy, oil, bath salts or in products marketed as dietary supplements.
Younger people with cannabis use disorder are at an increased risk of heart rhythm problems, according to a new presentation at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Tucked away in the quiet English countryside on more than 47 acres, GW Pharmaceuticals is doing something no other drug company can do: produce the only cannabis-based medication ever approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
For the investigation, a reporter in Towson purchased three vape pods that were advertised as delivering inhalable CBD. Lab testing showed one contained synthetic marijuana.
"If anyone wants to claim it and let us know why they planted it, we are happy to listen," the police department said.
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is launching the nation's first master's program to train students about the science and policies of medical cannabis.
State regulators are giving medical cannabis companies until the end of September to open their doors or have their licenses to operate revoked.
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) says it has issued 58,000 warning letters to Maryland drivers with Virginia tags so far this year.
A judge issued a proposed order for Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) to continue with its controversial powerline project in Harford, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore counties.
Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation that would keep cellphones and other personal devices out of students' hands in public schools.
Parents and advocates said the proposed reductions to Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration, included in Gov. Wes Moore's fiscal year 2027 budget plan, could have devastating consequences for families who depend on self-directed services to care for loved ones at home.
Baltimore City has filed a lawsuit against X, formerly Twitter, over the use of the generative artificial intelligence system Grok.
Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation that would keep cellphones and other personal devices out of students' hands in public schools.
The Port of Baltimore experienced its second-best year on record in 2025 amid its ongoing recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to the Maryland Port Administration.
Temperatures will gradually trend warmer through Thursday afternoon.
Opening day for the Baltimore Orioles is on Thursday, March 26, and the team is showing off what they have been up to at Camden Yards in the offseason.
Baltimore City has filed a lawsuit against X, formerly Twitter, over the use of the generative artificial intelligence system Grok.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
March is National Nutrition Month, and the Maryland Food Bank is sharing more information about its nutrition program.
Baltimore’s Port Discovery is holding the Play It Forward fundraising event.
Actor Johnny Alonso talks about a new series where WJZ's Marty Bass has a recurring cameo.
The Black Wall Barn and Lodge is opening March 24 at the Rotunda in Baltimore.
We are getting a sneak peak inside the new Barn and Lodge located at the Rotunda in Baltimore, Maryland.
Opening day for the Baltimore Orioles is on Thursday, March 26, and the team is showing off what they have been up to at Camden Yards in the offseason.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Weather shaping up to be nice for Thursday's Orioles' home opener
Temperatures ramp up through Baltimore Orioles opening day
Expect chilly, early spring weather in Maryland Tuesday, with highs near 50°. A warming trend quickly begins on Wednesday, with warm weather peaking on Thursday.
Temperatures will gradually trend warmer through Thursday afternoon.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Maryland lawmakers push to close loophole allowing drivers to register out of state
Weather shaping up to be nice for Thursday's Orioles' home opener
Baltimore sures Elon Musk's A.I. company over Grok's fake sexual images
Demonstrators attempt to stop cuts to Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration
Maryland organization raises awareness about the importance of organ donation