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
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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.
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
Alaska Nets More than $1M in Cannabis Sales Taxes
Wed / Jul 5th
Since the launch of retail cannabis sales in Alaska, the state has collected more than $1.2 million in tax revenue… Read More
West Virginia Hemp Cultivation Now Open to Private Citizens
Wed / Jul 5th
Private citizens in West Virginia can now apply to the state Agriculture commissioner for a license to grow industrial hemp… Read More
Israel Planning Overhaul of MMJ Distribution System to Increase Access
Wed / Jul 5th
Israel’s Health Ministry will introduce a new system of medical cannabis distribution in August and invest NIS 2 million (USD… Read More
Study Finds Cannabis Safe and Effective Treatment for Tourette Syndrome
Wed / Jul 5th
A study published in The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences reports that cannabis therapies are both effective and well-tolerated… Read More
Nevada’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Opens Amid Fanfare
Mon / Jul 3rd
The opening of Nevada’s recreational cannabis market was marked by green fireworks and long dispensary lines, according to a CNN… Read More
Greece Legalizes MMJ; Licensing Framework to Follow
Mon / Jul 3rd
Medical cannabis is now legal in Greece following a ministerial decision by the Ministers of Health and Justice, according to… Read More
Delaware Lawmakers Create Task Force to Study Adult-Use Legislation
Mon / Jul 3rd
After failing to gain enough support to pass a recreational cannabis measure, Delaware’s legislature has created a “Cannabis Task Force”… Read More
$9.1M DoD Contract Awarded to NY Firm Utilizing Hemp Materials
Mon / Jul 3rd
An eco-friendly building material company in New York that utilizes hemp in its products has been awarded a $9.1 million… Read More
Washington Changes Cannabis Advertising Rules, Calls for Home Grow Report
Fri / Jun 30th
Last week, reforms to Washington’s adult-use cannabis program took effect, allowing businesses to apply for trademark protections, making changes to… Read More
Denver Preparing For July Launch of Cannabis Social-Use Program
Fri / Jun 30th
As officials in Denver, Colorado are preparing to roll out the voter-approved social-use scheme next month, both cannabis and non-cannabis… Read More
Poll: Strong Majority Supports State-Level MMJ Programs
Fri / Jun 30th
According to a Marijuana Majority poll conducted by Survey USA, 76 percent of respondents said states should be allowed to… Read More