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What to know about a federal order reclassifying medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

April 23, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

By DAVID A. LIEB President Donald Trump’s administration has reclassified medical marijuana, which is already...

Marijuana plants with their buds covered in white crystals called trichomes.

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

April 23, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

The order does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under U.S. law.

People smoke marijuana as Kevin Bice, top, makes balloon animals and figures at the annual 4/20 gathering on Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park, Monday, April 20, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Marijuana study affirms drug’s negative effect on youth

April 21, 2026 at 6:37 p.m.

Analysis of data from 11,000 youth shows slower cognitive progress for those who used cannabis

A bud tender displays a jar of cannabis. District 3 Councilman Nathan Volke has introduced a bill to address the county's vague zoning laws for dispensaries. (Richard Vogel/AP file)

Reefer madness: Dispensary proposal meets pushback; bill could stifle Pasadena cannabis business

April 12, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

The bill comes after Pasadena residents expressed concerns about a potential dispensary moving in next...

One expert said the reclassification of marijuana to a Schedule III drug would more accurately reflect its position relative to other drugs in terms of medical value and its potential for abuse. Heroin is a Schedule I drug, for example. Tylenol with codeine and testosterone are examples of other Schedule III drugs. (HANS PENNICK/AP FILE)

Ocean City OKs cannabis sponsors for 21+ events under state rules

March 27, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

Ocean City voted 5-0 to allow cannabis sponsors and ads at over-21 events if they...

A town hall was held at Digital Harbor High School concerning crime and the growth of smoke shops contributing to smoking amongst youth. Among those in attendance were State’s Attorney Juvenile Division Deputy Chief Catherine Rosenblatt, Maryland Secretary Juvenile Services Betsy Fox Toelntino, State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, and District 13 City Councilman Antonio Glover. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)

Baltimoreans air grievances during Ivan Bates’ Solutions Pact town hall

March 19, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

Baltimoreans told stories of experiences with the excess amount of smoke shops in Baltimore and...

FILE – The Supreme Court is seen, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances

February 28, 2026 at 11:37 a.m.

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — Gun rights and cannabis legalization are usually on opposite...

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February 19, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

Some people have described a bizarre side effect after using marijuana: uncontrollable vomiting.

Bel Air Town Commissioners approved adjustments to cannabis business regulations to align with town code, outlining how far they can be from places of worship and child care centers. (Staff File)

Bel Air approves adjusted cannabis business regulations

January 21, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

The adjusted town code states that cannabis businesses must 500 feet away from places of...

The Bel Air Planning Commission discussed adjustments to be made to the town's code to align with state law on cannabis dispensaries. (

Bel Air moves to adjust cannabis business regulations to align with state law

January 12, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

The Bel Air Planning Commission met Thursday to discuss adjustments to the town's guidelines for...