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News Articles: marijuana

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Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for marijuana users to own guns

The law, the same one used to prosecute Joe Biden's son for illegal gun possession, has united an array of strange bedfellows, from conservative gun rights groups to liberal civil liberties groups.

March 02, 2026
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By:
  • Nina Totenberg
Federal agents conduct immigration enforcement action in Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S., January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald

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  • Politics

Lawmakers: Spotlight - Homebuyer help, marijuana decriminalization, and ICE in Georgia

In this episode, we talk with Representatives Clint Crowe of Jackson and Derrick Jackson of Tyrone about what’s moving at the Georgia Capitol and what it means for you. We cover the Georgia Dream Peach Advantage homebuyer loan program, marijuana decriminalization, disaster mitigation, Next Generation 9-1-1, and debate over ICE-related legislation.

February 05, 2026
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
A farmer's sign marks hemp plants in Stanley, Va., in 2020 in an effort to convince thieves that the plants are not marijuana — and not worth stealing.

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  • National

Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws?

Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic."

February 02, 2026
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Michael Stonebarger sorts young cannabis plants at a marijuana farm in Grandview, Mo., in 2022. President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.

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  • National

Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time

President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.

December 26, 2025
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Drinks with THC derived from hemp are sold in dozens of states, including ones that ban the sale of cannabis products. But  a recently passed  law promises to tighten controls on hemp, potentially hobbling the booming THC beverage sector.

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  • National

THC drinks are flying high. A new hemp law could kill the buzz

Drinks infused with cannabis' buzzy compound THC are wildly popular and available in many states. But a year from now, the hemp-based products could be banned under a newly approved federal law.

November 24, 2025
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
From left: Dolly Parton, Cynthia Erivo, Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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  • National

What former ally did Trump call a 'ranting Lunatic' this week? Find out in the quiz

This week, the quiz examines truth, drugs and scandal!

November 21, 2025
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By:
  • Holly J. Morris
Mark Newton

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  • Politics

State lawmakers weigh changes to marijuana policy

A Georgia House committee is considering changes to the state’s cannabis policies. 

July 30, 2025
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  • Sarah Kallis
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Georgia Today: Hearing on marijuana; New Buford stadium; Columbus to host international kayak events

On the July 30 edition: A Georgia House committee looks at marijuana regulation; Buford High School is opening a $62 million football stadium; and Columbus will host important international events in kayak and canoe

July 30, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Mark Davenport
At a store selling hemp products outside of Houston, Texas, a sign notifies customers that the state Legislature might be passing a ban on most consumables containing THC.

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Texas may ban THC products just a few years after legalization started a big business

The Texas Legislature is considering a ban on consumable THC products as some lawmakers say the booming business has caused health problems and allowed sales to minors.

April 17, 2025
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  • Andrew Schneider
An assortment of aromas fill the air at the District Cannabis grow facility in Hagerstown, Md.

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  • Health

Lavender, citrus and candy: Weed's signature aroma changes with the times

A tour of a grow facility in Maryland reveals the wide variety of scents from different cannabis strains.

March 25, 2025
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  • Pien Huang
Officers with California's Department of Cannabis Control confiscate unlicensed marijuana plants in the Goldridge neighborhood of Fairfield, Calif., on Jan. 9. Officers recovered 2,001 pounds of cannabis plants and 167.56 pounds of cannabis shake from three private residences.

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  • National

U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed

In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. For consumers, it can be difficult to find regulated cannabis — but there are tips on how to do that.

February 05, 2025
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By:
  • Brian Mann
Officers with California's Department of Cannabis Control confiscate unlicensed marijuana plants in the Goldridge neighborhood of Fairfield, Calif., on Jan. 9. Officers recovered 2,001 pounds of cannabis plants and 167.56 pounds of cannabis shake from three private residences.

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  • National

U.S. cannabis shoppers face market flush with illegal weed

In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. For consumers, it can be difficult to find regulated cannabis — but there are tips on how to do that.

February 05, 2025
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By:
  • Brian Mann
Cannabis is legal in many states but not federally. As more Americans consume weed products, concern is growing about the risks of traces of contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals.

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  • Health

How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply

Millions of Americans use cannabis and would like to think the products they buy are safe. But regulation is state by state and full of holes. NPR's new series digs into the risks and solutions.

February 03, 2025
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By:
  • Sydney Lupkin and
  • Brian Mann
Shallow Focus Photography of Cannabis Plant (Pexels)

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  • News

Got weed for Christmas in another state? What to know about bringing it back to GA

Christmas is the season of giving, so why not give a gift that keeps on giving. Say you’re given some legal marijuana while traveling for the holidays. Can you take it back home to Georgia with you? 

December 25, 2024
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By:
  • Chelsea Madden
Fine Fettle is one of only six businesses licensed by the state of Georgia to cultivate, manufacture, and dispense medical cannabis, with dispensaries across the state and an118,000 square-foot cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County. Macon Mayor Lester Miller visited the facility on May 29, 2024.

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  • Health

Georgia medical marijuana advocates react to changes affecting card holders

The Georgia Department of Public Health has rolled out several changes to the how patients can access state’s medical cannabis cards. Advocates are responding to the changes. 

November 04, 2024
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  • Amanda Andrews
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