cannabis

California’s excise tax on legal weed is increasing, despite efforts to keep it lower to help the struggling industry. Lawmakers left it out of the state budget they last week.

A federal court ruled last year that Humboldt residents can challenge county fines for illegal cannabis operations. Now, plaintiffs want the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.

Attractively marketed, low priced and high-potency marijuana appeals to kids who think it’s safe to use, but it also poses serious mental health risks, including psychosis, for young users.

A recent lawsuit alleges law enforcement has terrorized reservation cannabis growers. That complaint raises questions about police authority on tribal land.

The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.

Humboldt County cannabis farmers are struggling as the price of their crop drops. Add local taxes and regulations, and it’s likely never been harder to make it growing legal marijuana. But economists say there may be hope for small growers — if they can survive long enough.

Experts say the state’s lack of market-related data may be hampering its efforts

Hundreds of farmers in Humboldt County owe cannabis cultivation taxes. The county decided what to do about an approaching deadline for those growers to either pay or lose their licenses.

Humboldt County is getting around to enforcing a cannabis growing tax passed in 2016. Many farmers aren’t ready.

A recent decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allows Humboldt residents to fight against county cannabis fines they claim are unconstitutional.

Robert Hammer of Homeland Security Investigations talks to JPR's Roman Battaglia about the agency's work to bust human trafficking in illegal cannabis operations in Oregon and across the Pacific Northwest.

The state is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown economies.