NY Gov. Signs Hemp Expansions into Law; State Earmarks $10M for Industry Investments
Thu / Jul 13th
During a ceremony at Cornell University, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an expanded hemp bill into law, categorizing the… 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.
Irish Health Committee Rejects MMJ Bill
Thu / Jul 13th
An Irish Parliamentary committee has rejected a bill to legalize medical cannabis on the grounds that the measure was “too… Read More
High-Powered Lobbying Firms Hired for Cannabis Policy Advocacy in D.C.
Thu / Jul 13th
The New Federalism Fund, a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to state’s rights issues, has hired consulting firm Trimpa Group to lobby… Read More
Weedmaps Billboard Removed in South Boston
Thu / Jul 13th
A pro-cannabis billboard advertisement from Weedmaps has been removed in South Boston following complaints about its content and its location… Read More
Opioid Sales Manager Accused of Drug-Pushing is Denied MMJ Access for Opioid Addiction
Wed / Jul 12th
A former employee of Insys Therapeutics – the makers of opiate sub-lingual spray Subsys who donated $500,000 to the campaign… Read More
Utah Ag. Department Considering Expanding Hemp Research to Farmers
Wed / Jul 12th
Utah’s Agricultural Advisory Board has given initial approval for a new rule that would allow some farmers to grow hemp… Read More
MassRoots to Acquire Cannabis Compliance Firm Odava
Wed / Jul 12th
Cannabis social media and technology platform MassRoots, Inc. has agreed to acquire regulatory compliance firm Odava, Inc. for cash and… Read More
Former NFL Players Seeking Ohio MMJ Dispensary License
Wed / Jul 12th
Two former NFL players and the father of a current player are seeking one of Ohio’s 60 medical cannabis dispensary… Read More
Cannabis Arrests in D.C. Climb Following 2015 Legalization
Tue / Jul 11th
In 2015 voters in Washington D.C. approved a ballot initiative to legalize cannabis in the nation’s capital; however that didn’t… Read More
Puerto Rico Gov. Signs More Comprehensive MMJ Bill
Tue / Jul 11th
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has signed a bill legalizing a more comprehensive medical cannabis system in the U.S. territory,… Read More
Aurora Cannabis Graduates to Canada’s Flagship Stock Exchange
Tue / Jul 11th
Aurora Cannabis Inc., a licensed medical cannabis supplier in Canada, has received conditional approval to graduate from the TSX Venture… Read More
Australia Approves MMJ Research Licenses to Two Firms
Tue / Jul 11th
Australia’s Office of Drug Control has issued medical cannabis research licenses to two firms allowing them to cultivate and manufacture… Read More
Nevada Rec. Dispensaries Running Out of Product
Mon / Jul 10th
Nevada’s adult-use cannabis industry has been online for about one week, yet dispensaries permitted to sell to adults are already… Read More
Maryland School of Pharmacy Offering MMJ Certification Course
Mon / Jul 10th
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy will begin offering medical cannabis training for prospective industry operators in an effort… Read More
Michigan Lawmaker Seeking Federal Clarification on Cannabis Industry
Mon / Jul 10th
A resolution in Michigan’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives is asking the federal government to both decriminalize cannabis federally and allow… Read More
Zimbabwe Official Says Nation Considering MMJ Legalization for Economic Reasons
Mon / Jul 10th
A cabinet minister in Zimbabwe has announced that the African nation is considering legalizing medical cannabis partially in an effort… Read More
Florida Attorney Sues Over No-Smoking Provisions in Legislature-Approved MMJ Bill
Fri / Jul 7th
As promised, Orlando, Florida-based attorney John Morgan has sued the state over the no-smoking provisions included in the medical cannabis… Read More
Facebook Shuts Down Pages of 6 Alaskan Cannabis Companies
Fri / Jul 7th
The owners and employees of at least six retail cannabis shops in Alaska claim that within the last week Facebook… Read More
Ohio Receives 185 Applications for 24 Available MMJ Grow Licenses
Fri / Jul 7th
Ohio’s Department of Commerce has received 185 applications for the 24 available medical cannabis cultivation licenses in the state, according… Read More
Study: MMJ Reduces Migraine Pain Intensity, Reduces Attacks Like Traditional Treatment
Fri / Jul 7th
A study presented at the 3rd Congress of the European Academy of Neurology has found that medical cannabis might be… Read More
Nevada Rec. Sales Reach $3M in Four Days
Thu / Jul 6th
Cannabis sales in Nevada are already booming, as retail sales have exceeded $3 million during the first four days, according… Read More
DEA Doubles Down: CBD Illegal
Thu / Jul 6th
The Cannabist has published a series of statements by the Drug Enforcement Agency that further muddy the waters of the… Read More
Maryland Approves First MMJ Dispensary
Thu / Jul 6th
Maryland’s first medical cannabis dispensary has been approved by the state Medical Cannabis Commission to open immediately and, although products… Read More
UN/WHO Statement Appears to Call for Drug Law Reforms
Thu / Jul 6th
In a statement on ending discrimination in health care settings, the United Nations and World Health Organization appear to call… Read More