Newfoundland and Labrador Cannabis Regulators Request Canna-business Proposals
Wed / Feb 21st
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corp has launched Cannabis NL, which will oversee recreational cannabis sales in the Canadian province,… Read More
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TG Branfalt
TG joined Ganjapreneur in 2014 as a news writer and began hosting the Ganjapreneur podcast in 2016. He is based in upstate New York, where he also teaches media studies at a local university.
NBA Players Union Boss Says MMJ Access Being Explored for Players
Tue / Feb 20th
In an interview with SB Nation, National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts said the players union is “exploring”… Read More
Simple Cannabis Possession Reform Bill Gains Traction in Iowa
Tue / Feb 20th
A measure introduced in Iowa’s Senate would reduce the penalties for possession of fewer than 5 grams of cannabis from… Read More
Alaska House Passes Industrial Hemp Bill, Moves to Senate
Tue / Feb 20th
Alaska’s House of Representatives has passed legislation to allow industrial hemp production and to establish a pilot program for its… Read More
Last Washington MMJ Exchange Raided by Law Enforcement & Cannabis Regulators
Tue / Feb 20th
Washington’s last remaining medical cannabis exchange, the Patient Cannabis Exchange in Parkland, was raided by law enforcement on Sunday, KOMO… Read More
Colorado Girl Scouts Will Allow Cookie Sales Outside of Dispensaries
Mon / Feb 19th
The Girl Scouts of Colorado will allow cookie sales in front of retail cannabis dispensaries as part of their updated… Read More
Detroit to Challenge Voter-Approved MMJ Industry Reforms in Court
Mon / Feb 19th
Detroit, Michigan officials intend to file a lawsuit against the voter-approved medical cannabis dispensary rules that relaxed restrictions on businesses,… Read More
Oregon Secretary of State Audits OLCC Cannabis Regulation Systems
Mon / Feb 19th
The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office has released its audit of the state Liquor Control Commission’s cannabis regulation systems, identifying… Read More
MMJ Sales Begin in Pennsylvania
Fri / Feb 16th
Medical cannabis sales in Pennsylvania began yesterday as six out of the 10 dispensaries so far approved by the state… Read More
Canadian Cannabis Legalization Delayed Until at Least August
Fri / Feb 16th
Recreational cannabis sales in Canada will not begin on July 1 as anticipated as federal lawmakers have come to an agreement… Read More
Bi-Partisan Legislation Introduced to Protect State-Approved Cannabis Programs
Fri / Feb 16th
A bipartisan measure to protect state-approved cannabis programs has been introduced in Congress which would, effectively, reimplement the principles of… Read More
Philadelphia DA Will Not Prosecute Simple Cannabis Possession Cases
Fri / Feb 16th
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s District Attorney Larry Krasner dropped 51 cases for simple cannabis possession last week, part of his new policy… Read More
Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments Against Cannabis Prohibition
Thu / Feb 15th
U.S. District Court Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein admitted that cannabis has saved the lives of the plaintiffs in the federal… Read More
Shopify Will Run Ontario’s Legal Cannabis Sales Platforms
Thu / Feb 15th
The government of Ontario, Canada has tabbed Shopify Inc. to run online retail cannabis sales, the Canadian Press reports. Shopify’s… Read More
Six Companies Sign on With Quebec, Canada Government to Supply Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Thu / Feb 15th
Six licensed medical cannabis companies have signed on with the province of Quebec, Canada to provide 60,000 kilograms (132,277 pounds)… Read More
CanopyBoulder Launches 9th Canna-business Accelerator Program
Thu / Feb 15th
CanopyBoulder’s spring 2018 business accelerator cohort includes a blockchain technology company, a software firm, and other tech projects aimed at… Read More
Berkeley, California Becomes First U.S. Sanctuary City for Cannabis
Wed / Feb 14th
The Berkeley, California City Council has passed a resolution to make the city the first cannabis sanctuary city in the… Read More
Utah House Passes Measure Allowing Ag Department to Grow MMJ
Wed / Feb 14th
The Utah House has passed a measure allowing the state Agriculture Department to grow cannabis for medical and research purposes,… Read More
Detroit City Council Passes 180-Day Moratorium on New MMJ Dispensaries
Wed / Feb 14th
Detroit, Michigan’s City Council has passed a 180-day moratorium on new medical cannabis licenses and permits, the Detroit Free Press… Read More
Guam Gov. Signs MMJ Regulations Bill
Wed / Feb 14th
Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo has approved the island’s medical cannabis rules and regulations after more than three years of legal… Read More
Sessions Calls Out Senator for Blocking DoJ Nominee Votes During Meeting with Sheriffs’ Association
Tue / Feb 13th
During remarks at the National Sheriffs’ Association meeting in Washington, D.C. yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the department was… Read More
Virginia Senate Passes First-Timer Cannabis Expungement Bill
Tue / Feb 13th
A measure allowing first-time cannabis offenders in Virginia to expunge the charge for $150 passed the state Senate 38-2 on… Read More
Wisconsin St. Croix Chippewa Suing State Attorney General Over CBD Policies
Tue / Feb 13th
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin are suing state Attorney General Brad Schimel over whether the tribe has the… Read More
Massachusetts Public Safety Director Opposes Social Clubs in Letter to Cannabis Regulators
Tue / Feb 13th
Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett is opposing the creation of cannabis clubs in the state, alleging… Read More