South Korea Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Tue / Nov 27th
South Korea became the first East Asian country to legalize medical cannabis following a pivotal vote this week by the… Read More
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Ancient Virus Created CBD and THC, Genome Map Reveals
Tue / Nov 27th
Researchers at the University of Toronto have completed the first total chromosome map for cannabis sativa, discovering that ancient viruses… Read More
Aurora Completes First Shipment of Cannabis to Czech Republic
Tue / Nov 27th
Canadian licensed producer Aurora Cannabis has completed its first shipment of medical cannabis products to the Czech Republic, MarketWatch reports. The… Read More
New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Legalization Plan
Mon / Nov 26th
New Jersey lawmakers have started to consider legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis throughout the state, the Associated Press reports.… Read More
Oregon Inspectors: One-Quarter of Growers Not Compliant
Mon / Nov 26th
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) inspected more than half of the state’s outdoor grow operations this season and found… Read More
North Carolina Lawmakers Meet to Discuss Cannabis Reform
Mon / Nov 26th
North Carolina state Representative Kelly Alexander (D-107) said he is meeting with other lawmakers to discuss legalizing cannabis this week,… Read More
Ganjapreneur 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Mon / Nov 26th
If you’re looking for great cannabis gifts for the ganjapreneur or cannabis aficionado in your life, look no further. We’ve… Read More
California Cannabis Sales Back On Track With 3rd Quarter Growth
Wed / Nov 21st
According to state reporting, adult-use sales in California grew significantly in the third quarter, totaling $350 million, according to The… Read More
One-Third of Canadian Cannabis Consumers Still Use Illicit Market
Wed / Nov 21st
An Ipsos poll surveyed Canadians who have bought cannabis since October 17 and found that 35 percent used their pre-legalization… Read More
Elon Musk Weed-Smoking Video Prompts NASA Investigation
Wed / Nov 21st
NASA has announced an investigation into the culture of SpaceX after a video of Elon Musk smoking a blunt with… Read More
Dean Ween Pitches Canna-Friendly Denver Music Venue
Wed / Nov 21st
Guitarist and songwriter Dean Ween, best known as guitar player for the alt-rock band Ween, wants to open a cannabis-friendly… Read More
FDA Chief: Federal Cannabis Action Is An ‘Inevitability’
Tue / Nov 20th
U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said in a CNBC interview on Friday that a federal cannabis… Read More
Massachusetts Adult-Use Sales Launch Today
Tue / Nov 20th
The first two adult-use retail outlets are finally open in Massachusetts, more than two years after voters decided to legalize… Read More
Industrial Hemp Could Help Save the Bees
Tue / Nov 20th
A researcher investigating industrial hemp fields in Colorado has discovered that the plant is extremely popular with many different bee… Read More
Except in California, Falling Cannabis Prices Mean Falling Tax Revenue
Mon / Nov 19th
Legal cannabis prices continue to fall and the states that base their taxes on price are seeing similar drops in tax… Read More
Michigan Communities Begin Banning Cannabis Production After Legalization
Mon / Nov 19th
Many Michigan communities are opting out of allowing cannabis facilities after this month’s legalization vote, according to The Detroit News.… Read More
Ontario Cannabis Retailers Race to Satisfy Security, Insurance Requirements
Mon / Nov 19th
Hopeful future cannabis retailers of Ontario are racing to make sure they have the necessary security and insurance protections for… Read More
California Proposed Rule Changes Would End Cannabis White Labeling
Fri / Nov 16th
California’s newest set of proposed cannabis business regulations contain several controversial changes, including a potential end to cannabis white-labeling, Marijuana… Read More
Ohio Court: Cannabis Licensing Racial Quota Is Unconstitutional
Fri / Nov 16th
An Ohio court has ruled that the state’s “racial quota” for medical cannabis business licenses is unconstitutional, according to The… Read More
Acreage Holdings Begins Trading in Canada
Fri / Nov 16th
The U.S. cannabis holding company Acreage Holdings has completed a reverse-takeover and begun trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE),… Read More
IRS Struggles With Cannabis Cash Payments, Hires Help
Thu / Nov 15th
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) paid a consulting company $1.7 million for help processing the large cash tax payments coming… Read More
DEA Scolded for Cannabis Eradication Program Inadequacies
Thu / Nov 15th
Federal watchdogs at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report this week outlining how the Drug Enforcement Administration… Read More
Cannabis Advocates Threaten Lawsuit in Utah for Church Meddling
Thu / Nov 15th
The Utah cannabis advocacy group Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education (TRUCE) is threatening to sue lawmakers and the… Read More
Lawmakers Propose Three Bills Addressing Veterans and Medical Cannabis
Wed / Nov 14th
Just days after Veterans Day, a bipartisan group of lawmakers announced three new bills aimed at studying and reforming the Department… Read More