(Legally) Selling Weed While Black
As Oakland's legal cannabis industry grows, the biggest players seem to have two things in common: They're white, and they have lots of money.
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Scientists Still Seek A Reliable DUI Test For Marijuana
Coloradans can get arrested for driving while stoned. But with no good roadside tools, officers' determinations are more subjective than for alcohol DUIs. Scientists hope to find chemical markers.
Pairing Wine And Weed: Is It A California Dream Or Nightmare?
Cannabis entrepreneurs hope to capitalize on the state's wine tourism industry by melding marijuana with meals and snagging some fertile land. But many winemakers are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Vermont's Governor Vetoes Recreational Pot Bill
The governor said he is "not philosophically opposed" to legalization, and that he'll work with the legislature to change some points. The bill resembles D.C.'s "home-grow" approach to marijuana.
Measuring Drug Impairment In Drivers Is Easier Said Than Done
A report on the potential influence of alcohol or drug impairment on traffic fatalities points to the difficulty of comparing alcohol impairment standards to other drugs.
Kansas City, Mo., Voters Approve $25 Fine In Easing Of Marijuana Law
Nearly 75 percent of voters approved the ballot initiative, which stands in stark contrast to current Missouri law. The change applies to people caught with 35 grams or less of marijuana.
As Colorado Gets Ready To Allow Pot Clubs, Indoor Smoking Still An Issue
Recreational pot is legal in Colorado, but using it in public is against the law. Pot clubs are slated to open this summer, but the governor says he'll veto the bill if it allows indoor smoking.
White House Spokesman Predicts More Federal Action Against Marijuana
Press secretary Sean Spicer comments on Thursday came as a poll indicated a majority of Americans support legalizing marijuana.
Six Charged In North Carolina With Trafficking A Ton Of Pot
Six people in western North Carolina have been arrested after officials found more than a ton of marijuana in a van.
Can Sobriety Tests Weed Out Drivers Who've Smoked Too Much Weed?
Massachusetts' highest court is considering whether roadside sobriety tests for marijuana can be used as evidence of driving stoned in the same way they are used to determine if a driver is drunk.