The state approved its first licenses for marijuana businesses Thursday. Some business owners plan to open by the end of the year.
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Pot and pregnancy: No harm seen at birth, but many questions remain
A review of studies on the effects of using marijuana while pregnant found no harms to newborns. But other studies have found an increased risk of thinking problems and ADHD in older children.
Lawsuit targets Mat-Su Borough marijuana initiative
In a last-minute bid to overturn a Matanuska-Suisitna Borough ballot initiative banning commercial marijuana, some cannabis supporters have served the Borough with a lawsuit. The complaint wants the courts to force the Borough to take the initiative off the October election ticket, and the outcome of the case could have widespread implications.
The difficulty of enforcing laws against driving while high
Five states will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in November. For police, it’s more challenging to assess if people are driving while high than it is to test for the influence of alcohol.
Ketchikan measure now would limit pot shops in city to one
An ordinance that would limit the number of retail marijuana stores in city limits to one was approved in first reading Thursday by the Ketchikan City Council.
Homer pot club members react to attorney general’s opinion
In Homer, cannabis club members are reacting to the opinion issued by Alaska Attorney General, Jahna Lindemuth on Wednesday, which said that private clubs that allow people to consume marijuana in exchange for a fee are illegal. They say the are looking forward to a legal battle.