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News Articles: Weed

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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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
Joe Ciulla handles Ript gummies before they're packaged at the Ripple Cannabis Co.'s production facility in Commerce City, Colo.

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Even where weed is legal, product safety isn't guaranteed

Most states allow some sale of cannabis, but testing for pesticides and mold in the weed supply varies from one state to another.

February 04, 2025
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  • Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio
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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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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  • Sydney Lupkin and
  • Brian Mann
Shallow Focus Photography of Cannabis Plant (Pexels)

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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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  • Chelsea Madden
<em>A new report from scientific experts finds that the gap between federal and state regulations on cannabis is leading to emerging problems with public health</em>

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5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis

More Americans now use pot on a daily basis than alcohol. A sweeping new report says the federal government needs to better understand the risks to the public and get involved.

September 28, 2024
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  • Pien Huang
CBD oil has approved medical uses here in Georgia, but it's also beginning to crop up in other places, such as Atlanta menus.

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CBD In Georgia: From Medicine Cabinets To Metro Atlanta Cocktails

Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday signed a bill into law that allows Georgia farmers to grow hemp. The crop is the source of products ranging from rope to soap...

May 13, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Dozens of people attend the first meeting on access to low THC oil in Georgia's State Capitol

Georgia Lawmakers Hold First Study Committee On Medical Marijuana

Georgia lawmakers held their first joint study committee meeting on Low THC Medical Oil Access, also referred to as medical marijuana, Wednesday...

August 31, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

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