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The NBA will no longer randomly test its players for cannabis as part of a deal reached between the league and the National Basketball Players Association.

NBA Will Allow Players To Use Cannabis, Eliminating Random THC Drug Tests

A cannabis dispensary in the metro Detroit area is holding a contest to give engaged couples a chance to win the cannabis-themed wedding of their dreams.

Say “I Doobie”: A Michigan Dispensary Will Offer One Couple a $30,000 Cannabis Themed Wedding

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected the legalization of recreational marijuana, following a late blitz of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors.

Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

“I'm a part of history now” — Here’s what the owner of the first Black-owned and second licensed cannabis store in NYC had to say about the opening of his new store.

WATCH: First Black-Owned Cannabis Store Opens in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country’s most lucrative markets for cannabis — underscored by the dozens of unauthorized shops that have operated in the open for years.

NY Opens Its First Legal Recreational Marijuana Dispensary

NEW YORK (AP) — Eager, anxious and frustrated, Yuri Krupitsky is waiting to find out whether he'll get to open one of the first legal recreational marijuana shops in New York state.

New York Hasn’t Licensed Any Pot Shops, yet They Abound

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — North Dakota voters have rejected a measure to legalize marijuana.

North Dakota, Arkansas Reject Legalizing Marijuana

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country.

Voters in 5 States Decide Whether To Legalize Cannabis

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday set a statewide election for March 7 for voters to decide whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, a question Democrats had hoped would be on the November ballot to help energize liberal voters.

Oklahoma Will Vote on Recreational Cannabis in 2023, Not November’s Ballot

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.

Biden Pardons Thousands for “Simple Possession” of Marijuana

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The number 420 has become a phenomenon closely associated with smoking weed, even turning April 20 into the holiday that’s celebrated by lighting up, and getting high.

What Does 420 Mean? The Origin & History of the Weed Friendly Day

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sens.

NBA Will Allow Players To Use Cannabis, Eliminating Random THC Drug Tests

Once approved, the agreement will last for seven years.

Say “I Doobie”: A Michigan Dispensary Will Offer One Couple a $30,000 Cannabis Themed Wedding

Interested lovebirds, who must be old enough to get a marriage license, can enter before April 30.

Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

The rejection follows a late blitz of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors.

WATCH: First Black-Owned Cannabis Store Opens in NYC

“I'm a part of history now” — Here’s what the owner of the first Black-owned and second licensed cannabis store in NYC had to say about the opening of his new store.

NY Opens Its First Legal Recreational Marijuana Dispensary

The widely anticipated opening of the first state-sanctioned dispensary, which is operated by the nonprofit Housing Works, paves the way for a string of openings expected in the coming months in NY.

New York Hasn’t Licensed Any Pot Shops, yet They Abound

Stores openly selling marijuana can now be found throughout New York City, operated by people who shrugged at licensing requirements.

North Dakota, Arkansas Reject Legalizing Marijuana

The initiative would have allowed people 21 and older to legally use marijuana at home as well as possess and cultivate restricted amounts of cannabis.

Voters in 5 States Decide Whether To Legalize Cannabis

The proposals are on the ballot in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and, South Dakota.

Oklahoma Will Vote on Recreational Cannabis in 2023, Not November’s Ballot

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday set a statewide election for March 7 for voters to decide whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, a question Democrats had hoped would be on the November ballot to help energize liberal voters.

Biden Pardons Thousands for “Simple Possession” of Marijuana

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession under federal law and is urging all state governors to do the same with regard to state offenses.

What Does 420 Mean? The Origin & History of the Weed Friendly Day

As of April 2022, at least 18 states have legalized recreational weed.

Chuck Schumer Introduces Federal Plan To Decriminalize Weed, Expunge Records Of Cannabis Offenders

The Senate majority leader is using his hierarchy within Congress to push for the federal decriminalization of cannabis, which has failed in the past.