Oregon Legislature Agrees On Marijuana Tax and Local Control Deal
Fri / Jun 12th
Legislators in Oregon have reached a tentative agreement on a deal that would result in a 20% sales tax on… Read More
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Graham Abbott
Based in Portland, Oregon, Graham is Ganjapreneur's Chief Editor. He has been writing about the legalization landscape since 2012 and has been contributing to Ganjapreneur since our official launch in 2014.
Puerto Rico Bans Smoking of Medical Cannabis
Thu / Jun 11th
After legalizing medical marijuana, lawmakers in Puerto Rico have banned smoking the plant. Speaking with the Associated Press this week,… Read More
Robert Calkin: Making Cannabis Careers Possible
Wed / Jun 10th INTERVIEW
Our most recent interview features Robert Calkin, founder of Cannabis Career Institute, an innovator among marijuana schools. Robert is also president of… Read More
Connecticut Legislature Overwhelmingly Approves Industrial Hemp Bill
Wed / Jun 10th
The Connecticut State Senate has approved a bill that would allow the launch of hemp pilot programs and research plots… Read More
Colorado Governor Signs Permanent Cannabis Tax Break And Tax Holiday
Tue / Jun 9th
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper approved a bill on Thursday that cuts the tax on recreational cannabis from 10% to 8%.… Read More
Poll Shows AZ Voters Support Recreational Marijuana and MMJ Research
Mon / Jun 8th
A Rocky Mountain Poll published Wednesday finds that more than half of Arizona voters are in favor of legalizing recreational… Read More
Companion Bills Filed In Wisconsin to Legalize Small Amounts of Marijuana
Fri / Jun 5th
Legislators in Wisconsin’s House and Senate have filed two bills to legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana and… Read More
House of Representatives Votes to Protect State MMJ And Hemp Programs
Thu / Jun 4th
The U.S. House of Representatives reauthorized an amendment that prohibits the Justice Department from interfering with medical marijuana programs in… Read More
Cheryl Shuman, Beverly Hills Cannabis Queen, Forms Marketing & Business Development Alliance with CWCBExpo in NY & LA
Thu / Jun 4th PRESS RELEASE
Media Personality & Cannabis Experts will Recruit Top Industry Participation & Expand Leading Cannabis Business Events Major Media & Social… Read More
Cannabis Business Certification and Career Workshops Presented at New York Trade Show & Conference
Thu / Jun 4th PRESS RELEASE
Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition, June 17-19, Offers Dedicated Courses on How to Open a Cannabis Business & Career… Read More
Washington Pot Shops See Opportunity In U.S. Open
Thu / Jun 4th
The U.S. Open takes place at Chambers Bay in Washington this year, and local marijuana businesses are set to take… Read More
Texas Legalizes MMJ Oils for Treatment of Epilepsy
Wed / Jun 3rd
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill legalizing the use of marijuana oil extracts in the treatment of… Read More
Juicing Cannabis: When Will the Health Food Industry Embrace Marijuana?
Wed / Jun 3rd
The health food industry could be the perfect segue for cannabis to enter the mainstream. Sprouted hempseeds have high levels… Read More
Boston Mayor Comes Out Strongly Against Marijuana Legalization
Tue / Jun 2nd
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh has come out as a fervent opponent of Massachusetts marijuana legalization, stating that he would… Read More
Washington Liquor Control Board to License Approximately 400 Medical Dispensaries
Mon / Jun 1st
The Washington State Liquor Control Board is set to be retitled the ‘Liquor and Cannabis Board’ on July 24th. The… Read More
Florida MMJ Law Moves Forward Following Legal Suit
Fri / May 29th
A Florida judge upheld the state’s proposed medical marijuana law in a ruling Wednesday, which allows the state to begin… Read More
Ecuador May Decriminalize All Illegal Drugs
Thu / May 28th
A ruling party lawmaker in Ecuador introduced legislation to decriminalize the personal use of all drugs. If passed, Ecuador would… Read More
VA Doctors to See Marijuana Gag-Order Lifted Following Senate Committee Vote
Wed / May 27th
Veterans Administration doctors will soon be able to recommend medical marijuana to their patients per the bipartisan Veterans Equal Access… Read More
Louisiana Senate Advances Bill to Reduce Cannabis Possession Penalties
Wed / May 27th
The Louisiana State Senate voted 27-12 on Monday to advance a bill that would reduce marijuana possession penalties. The law… Read More
Illinois Senate Passes Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
Mon / May 25th
The Illinois Senate passed a measure Thursday to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Under the measure, those… Read More
Four Cannabis Retailers in Washington State Caught Selling to Minors
Fri / May 22nd
Four of 22 pot shops in Washington State were busted for selling marijuana to underage shoppers in sting operations this… Read More
Critics Call Texas MMJ Bill “Unworkable”
Thu / May 21st
The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill Monday that aims to provide medical marijuana access to patients with intractable… Read More
Oregon Senate Committee Approves Bill to Tamper With State MMJ Program
Wed / May 20th
The Oregon Senate Special Committee, charged with creating rules regarding Oregon Measure 91, voted unanimously to send Senate Bill 964.… Read More
New DEA Head Expected to Alleviate Focus On Marijuana
Wed / May 20th
Attorney General Loretta Lynch has named Chuck Rosenberg the new director of the DEA. Rosenberg, currently the chief of staff… Read More