Articles written by Maureen Meehan - Benzinga

Frida Kahlo-Inspired Cannabis Brand 'Alas Pa' Volar' (Wings To Fly) Soars In California

Drawing on the mysticism of the life of Frida Kahlo, Alas Pa' Volar celebrates Latino heritage and premium cannabis products.

Wage Theft Allegations Target $13.8B Tech Giant Scale AI

AI startup Scale AI faces lawsuit alleging wage theft, worker misclassification and exploitation. Company's rapid growth highlights dark side of AI industry.

Kennedy's Lawyer Urges FDA To Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval, Endangering Millions Of Children

Lawyer files petition against polio vaccine, part of broader anti-vaccine campaign by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Aaron Siri, causing concerns for vaccine policies and pharma companies. Trump considering removing some vaccines for children.

Seth Rogen Launches Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Water Because 'Not Everyone Wants To Smoke'

Houseplant CEO Michael Mohr said, "It has been thrilling to innovate with THC beverages, creating a drink that's both accessible in strength and convenient, in a familiar, smoke-free format."

Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences, Grants 39 Pardons — Pot Prisoners Included — Marks Single-Day Record

President Joe Biden announces largest act of clemency by a U.S. president, pardoning 39 and commuting sentences of 1,500 nonviolent offenders.

Elton John, TIME's 'Icon Of The Year,' Says Legalizing Cannabis 'Is Greatest Mistake Of All Time'

Famed pop star Elton John says marijuana is a gateway drug and shares what happened to lead him to become sober.

'Wack The CEO,' United Health Care Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione Says In Papers Found By Police

Luigi Mangione arrested for murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, kept diary detailing plans and motive. Fingerprint and note evidence found.

Dear Donald: Cannabis Groups' Letter To Trump Urges Reform, Including Gun Rights For Marijuana Users

The Marijuana Policy Project and National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws wrote Trump an outline with several key actions.

Biden Considers Blanket Pardons Amid Trump Retribution Threats: Will Cannabis Prisoners Benefit?

Pressure mounts for President Joe Biden to fulfill promise to pardon cannabis prisoners.

War On Drugs 'Has Failed, Completely And Utterly': UN High Commissioner Urges Evidence-Based Solutions

UN calls for evidence-based, human rights-focused approach to drug policies, declaring the failed war on drugs needs to be abandoned. Urges transformative change and adoption of International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy.

DeSantis, Trump Mend Fences After Florida Cannabis Split While Pete Hegseth Scandal Deepens

Trump may replace embattled Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has military experience but opposes cannabis reform.

Trump's DEA Drama: He Didn't Quit, I Fired Him — A Tale Of Pastors, Pandemic And Hurt Feelings

Florida's right-wing anti-maskers railed against Chronister during the Covid-19 pandemic. That may have cost him the DEA gig.

Brittney Griner To Headline Women Grow 2025 Summit, Advocating For Cannabis Reform And Women's Rights

Three-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner will take center stage at the Women Grow 2025 Leadership Summit.

Trump's DEA Pick Withdraws From Consideration, Will Keep Job As Florida Sheriff

Trump's DEA nominee, Florida sheriff Chad Chronister, has withdrawn from consideration after backlash. His office faced criticism over immigration policies.

Jay-Z's Cannabis Brand Goes Up In Smoke: The Rise And Fall Of Monogram From $50 Joints To Massive Losses

Jay-Z, once praised by Warren Buffett as "the guy to learn from," saw his cannabis brand burn through millions. Here's what happened.

Trump's Kash Patel FBI Pick And DEA Nominee Could Signal Shift In Drug Enforcement Priorities

Patel's vision for the FBI involves a sweeping restructuring, which includes dismantling its intelligence-gathering functions and purging its ranks of employees who are viewed as disloyal to Trump.

Hawaii Medical Marijuana Caregiver Ban: 'Government Failure' Sparks Crisis, Threatening Thousands

Thousands of Hawaii medical marijuana patients are facing a looming crisis due to a legal oversight that threatens to cut off access to their caregivers who grow and process cannabis for them.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy: Here's An Agency You Might Want To Cut Back On And Save $40 Billion A Year

With Donald Trump's new DOGE initiative, it may be time to dismantle the DEA and legalize cannabis.

Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & 12 Congress Members To Biden: Issue Clemency And Pardons For Cannabis Prisoners

While Biden pardoned individuals with federal marijuana possession convictions, these measures have resulted in no prison releases.

Joe Biden, How About Pardoning Non-Violent Cannabis Prisoners Along With Those Thanksgiving Turkeys?

President Joe Biden pardoned the lucky turkeys, marking the start of the holiday season. Advocates urge him to pardon non-violent cannabis prisoners as well.