Will Michigan legalize pot in November?
On July 1st, Vermont became the first state to legalize marijuana through its state legislature
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Marijuana now legal in Vermont
Vermont is now the ninth state in the country where recreational use of marijuana is legal. The state's new law, which went into effect on Sunday, allows for the possession of up to an ounce of the drug. Dom Amato of CBS affiliate WCAX-TV reports.
Recreational marijuana now legal in Vermont as new law takes effect
Vermont became the ninth state in the country, along with Washington, D.C., to approve the recreational use of marijuana
Michigan puts legalizing marijuana on ballot
Voters in Michigan will head to the polls next month to cast their ballots in this year's primary races. That's when candidates will be forced to weigh in on the state's decision to put recreational marijuana on its November ballot. Detroit Free Press political reporter Kathy Gray joined CBSN with more on the issue and the candidates for governor.
This Massachusetts city is ready to welcome the marijuana industry with open arms
On Sunday, Massachusetts will become the first East Coast state to allow the sale of recreational marijuana
Massachusetts city aims to be pot capital
Massachusetts will become the first East Coast state to allow the sale of recreational marijuana on Sunday. Nine states, plus Washington, D.C., have legalized pot for adults, but marijuana is still federally illegal and many municipalities in Massachusetts have banned or temporarily blocked the pot industry. Tony Dokoupil reports from a Massachusetts city that’s doing the opposite.
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U.S. approves first marijuana-based drug for seizures
The FDA approved the medication, called Epidiolex, to treat two rare forms of epilepsy that begin in childhood
Cannabis-based drug for seizures
The FDA has approved a new anti-seizure drug called Epidiolex for children with certain forms of epilepsy. It's made from a component in marijuana, although it doesn't cause a high. CBS News' John Schiumo reports.
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How Canada will roll with legal pot
Its approach to legalization doesn't look anything like that in the U.S. -- for instance, delivery by mail is OK
Canada sets date for legal recreational marijuana
In a landmark decision passed through Canada's Senate, people will be allowed to use recreational marijuana beginning Oct. 17.
Canada sets date for legal marijuana
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said marijuana will be legal throughout Canada starting Oct. 17
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Ex-gov't minister says fighting pot use, "about as up-to-date and relevant as asking the Army to recover the Empire"
Canada legalizes recreational marijuana
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet will set a date for the law to go into effect
Some parents of epileptic kids wary of pot-based medication
A pharmaceutical company is getting closer to a decision on whether the FDA will approve the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant to treat children with epilepsy
California Airbnb offers "bud and breakfast" -- pot included
With the state permitting gifts of up to an ounce of cannabis, B&Bs are offering travelers a new way to chill out
Calif. Airbnb offers "Bud and Breakfast"
An Airbnb in Placer County, California offers a cabin with its own marijuana garden and welcome gift of fresh cannabis for guests. KOVR's Drew Bollea reports.
Supply and demand for legal pot
Contrary to U.S., experts say Uruguay's licensed growers only have capacity to produce about a third of the marijuana consumed in the country.
1st nation to legalize pot struggles to keep up with demand
Contrary to U.S., experts say Uruguay's licensed growers only have capacity to produce about a third of the marijuana consumed in the country
Pot, opioids now rival alcohol as risk on the road
Forty-four percent of drivers killed in crashes tested positive for drugs in 2016, the latest research finds
Police warn parents about drug-laced vape pens
Gloucester Township PD recently seized thousands of e-cigarette cartridges that can deliver a marijuana high with an innocent fruity smell
Parents lose custody over cannabis treatment
A Georgia couple, who says they gave their son marijuana to treat his seizures, is fighting to regain custody of him. The state took custody of Matthew and Suzeanna Brill's 15-year-old son, David, in April when he tested positive for marijuana. They are charged with reckless conduct. Omar Villafranca reports.
Oregon's growing so much pot, prices are crashing
Legal production boomed so fast, there's now a quarter pound of pot for every resident. "Most of these companies will fail"
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