Alaskans who have been convicted for low-level marijuana possession will be able to apply to keep their records confidential so they do not appear in background checks, under a new law that takes effect in 2027.
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Judge rules that Alaska may limit sales of intoxicating hemp products
The ruling may end a legal challenge that has persisted since 2023 and means those products are restricted to marijuana retailers here.
Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles
When marijuana becomes a Schedule III instead of a Schedule I substance under federal rules, researchers will face fewer barriers to studying it. But there will still be some roadblocks for science.
Alaska relaxes rules for marijuana ads, allows free samples
The changed rules require marijuana retailers to simply follow local signage restrictions and the state’s ban on billboards.
Why can’t we stop homelessness? 4 reasons why there’s no end in sight
Many cities have devoted considerable focus and money to house people, only to see the number living outside continue to rise.
Delta Junction couple faces federal charges for allegedly bilking ‘Bud and Breakfast’ investors
The FBI investigators say the couple used false and fraudulent claims to get 22 people to invest more than $700,000 in a “marijuana theme park.”