Portland Officials May Dial Back Cannabis Regulations
Wed / Aug 3rd
The City Council of Portland, Oregon may soon admit that it wrapped legal cannabis businesses in too much red tape,… 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.
Study to Determine MMJ’s Effectiveness as PTSD Treatment Now Accepting Applications
Wed / Aug 3rd
A study aimed at determining whether cannabis can help relieve post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms is ready for volunteers, the Military… Read More
Study: Not Many Differences Between Male and Female Cannabis Use
Wed / Aug 3rd
A Washington State University study has found that men use more cannabis more often than women, and that males and… Read More
Clinton Leading Trump in Poll of Cannabis Industry
Wed / Aug 3rd
According to a survey by Marijuana Business Daily, 43 percent of marijuana professionals and executives would vote for Democrat Hillary… Read More
Boston’s First Dispensary Opens Today
Wed / Aug 3rd
Boston’s first dispensary will open its doors today, with more than 200 patients pre-registering with Patriot Care to access the… Read More
DEA Still Undecided on Rescheduling Cannabis Decision
Tue / Aug 2nd
Following reports that the DEA would decide on whether or not to reschedule marijuana by Aug. 1, there now appears… Read More
25th Annual Hempfest Happening August 19-21 in Seattle
Tue / Aug 2nd
The 25th annual Seattle Hempfest — the world’s largest “protestival” and inspiration for cannabis celebrations around the world — is… Read More
AK Marijuana Board Member Removed, Claims Officials Impeding Industry
Tue / Aug 2nd
A former member of the Alaska Marijuana Control Board alleges that his ex-colleagues and members of Gov. Bill Walker’s administration… Read More
Private-Equity Companies Hoping to Capitalize on ‘Green Rush’
Tue / Aug 2nd
Private-equity companies are entrenching themselves in the emerging cannabis industry, with one firm reporting they raised more money than intended… Read More
New Jersey Approves Cannabis for PTSD, Awaits Christie’s Signature
Tue / Aug 2nd
Patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder could be granted access to medical marijuana in New Jersey if Gov. Chris Christie… Read More
Cannabis Church Breaking Stereotypes Through Community Service
Mon / Aug 1st
At the First Cannabis Church of Logic and Reason, there are no hallelujahs. There is no tithe, no ceremony, nor any… Read More
New South Wales, Australia MMJ Program Launches Today
Mon / Aug 1st
Doctors in New South Wales, Australia can now legally prescribe medical cannabis as new regulations take effect today, the New… Read More
Los Angeles Chef Offering Cannabis-Infused Cuisine
Mon / Aug 1st
A former chef at two Michelin-starred restaurants is bringing cannabis-infused cuisine to private parties in California hoping to provide diners… Read More
Denver Credit Union to Add More Cannabis Industry Depositors
Mon / Aug 1st
Denver, Colorado-based Partner Colorado Credit Union is providing services to about 20 cannabusinesses in the state, with plans to add… Read More
Minnesota MMJ Program Opens Up to Patients With Intractable Pain
Mon / Aug 1st
Patients with intractable pain can begin purchasing medical cannabis in Minnesota today, the Star Tribune reports. The condition was approved… Read More
Florida Dispensary Planning Second Location
Sun / Jul 31st
On the heels of their successful first dispensary opening in Tallahassee, Trulieve has announced plans for their second Florida location… Read More
Illinois Gov. Rauner Signs Decriminalization Bill
Sat / Jul 30th
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed a bill on Friday to decriminalize cannabis, making the possession of 10 grams or… Read More
Canadian Government Discouraging Independent Labs from Testing Cannabis
Fri / Jul 29th
Scientists and activists in Canada say Health Canada’s restrictive approach to cannabis safety testing puts the public at risk because… Read More
Second Arkansas MMJ Campaign Gets Signature Extension; Majority Still Favor Program
Fri / Jul 29th
Supporters of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment have been granted a 30-day extension to meet the signature requirements for ballot… Read More
Two More California Cities Sending Cannabis Tax Question to Voters
Fri / Jul 29th
Two more California municipalities have proposed ballot measures to tax cannabis if state voters decide to legalize recreational cannabis by passing… Read More
WA Cannabis Company Denied Trademark Protection
Fri / Jul 29th
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has upheld the decision of a trademark examiner at the U.S. Trademark Office that… Read More
FDA Approves Synthetic, Liquid THC Product
Thu / Jul 28th
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a liquid, synthetic THC product for potential use treating chronic pain, nausea,… Read More
Many OR Communities to Hold Second Recreational Cannabis Vote
Thu / Jul 28th
Though recreational cannabis is technically legal in Oregon, moratoria remain in place throughout more than 100 of the state’s local… Read More
Cloverdale, CA Likely to See Cannabis Tax on November Ballots
Thu / Jul 28th
Cloverdale, California’s City Council has informally agreed to a ballot measure that, if passed, would approve a tax on cannabis… Read More