Seattle Raises Dispensary Licensing Fees
Tue / Nov 22nd
Seattle’s City Council has approved a $500 increase in dispensary fees, raising them from $1,000 to $1,500 for the city’s… Read More
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Fifth MMJ Company Will Begin Trading on the Australian Stock Exchange Tomorrow
Mon / Nov 21st
Medical cannabis company Zelda Therapeutics will hit the Australian Stock Exchange tomorrow, according to a Proactive Investors report. Zelda will become… Read More
Colorado Revenue Department Bans Cannabis from Establishments with Liquor Licenses
Mon / Nov 21st
The Colorado Department of Revenue has adopted new regulations preventing businesses that serve alcohol from obtaining a license to allow… Read More
Maine and Mass. Legalization Could Affect Possession Laws in New Hampshire
Mon / Nov 21st
A New Hampshire Democratic state Representative called the adult-use cannabis legalization in Maine and Massachusetts — two of New Hampshire’s border… Read More
First Dispensary Opens Today in Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
Mon / Nov 21st
The first recreational dispensary in Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula opens today, according to a report from the Alaska Dispatch News. The… Read More
Image Matters: Why Dispensaries and Cannabis Producers Should Invest in High-Quality Photography
Sun / Nov 20th
Until the day that computers and mobile devices are capable of emitting a scent, dispensaries and cannabis producers must rely… Read More
How to Find and Pitch Investors in the Cannabis Industry
Sun / Nov 20th OPINION
Editor’s Note: Lately, we have been hearing from folks with start-up ideas all over the country, and they frequently ask us how… Read More
Anti-Cannabis Zealot Sen. Jeff Sessions Selected as Trump Attorney General
Fri / Nov 18th
In a move that is certain to set off alarm bells throughout the cannabis community, President-Elect Donald Trump has tabbed… Read More
AXIM Biotechnologies Granted U.S. Patent for MMJ Chewing Gum Products
Fri / Nov 18th
AXIM Biotechnologies, the maker of CanChew Gum, has been granted a Notice of Allowance by the U.S. Patent and Trademark… Read More
Washington Cannabis Board Adopts Edibles Warning Symbol
Fri / Nov 18th
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has adopted a “Not for Kids” Red Hand warning symbol to be placed… Read More
Home-Growing Provisions of Massachusetts Legalization Law to Take Effect as Scheduled
Fri / Nov 18th
In 28 days the portions of Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis law take effect that allow individuals to grow their own cannabis,… Read More
Certain Cannabis Purchases Now Tax-Free in California
Fri / Nov 18th
Certain medical cannabis sales in California are now exempt from sales and use tax following the passage of Proposition 64,… Read More
Report: High-CBD Sales Spike in Washington; Driven by Topicals, Capsules, Beverages
Thu / Nov 17th
High-CBD cannabis product sales in Washington State have increased by 200 percent, according to a report by canna-business intelligence firm… Read More
Literature Review Finds Cannabis Effective for Addiction and Mental Health Therapy
Thu / Nov 17th
A University of British Columbia study is the latest to report that cannabis can be utilized as a therapy for… Read More
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Says Denying Patients MMJ is ‘Immoral’ During ‘Late Night’ Appearance
Thu / Nov 17th
During an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Myers,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta explained how he changed his mind on medicinal… Read More
Arkansas Gov. Seeking $3M for MMJ Program Rollout
Thu / Nov 17th
Officials in Arkansas have taken the first steps in the implementation of the state’s newly minted medical cannabis program, according… Read More
Chong’s Choice Makes Official Colorado Launch
Wed / Nov 16th
On the heels of legalization measures passing from the East Coast to the West, it was a perfect environment for… Read More
Decriminalization Bill Pre-Filed in Texas State Legislature
Wed / Nov 16th
A bill to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis possession has been pre-filed in the Texas House of Representatives by Democratic… Read More
Colorado Gov. Calling for ‘Gray Market’ Crackdown
Wed / Nov 16th
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is demanding a crackdown on the state’s so-called gray market, calling it a “clear and present… Read More
Opponents of Maine’s Question 1 Petitioning for a Recount
Wed / Nov 16th
Opponents of Maine’s ballot initiative to legalize cannabis for adult use intend to request vote recount, which will involve more… Read More
Supporters of Denver’s Social Use Initiative Call it a Win
Wed / Nov 16th
Following a week of vote counting and a lead of more than 17,000 votes, Emmett Reistroffer, campaign director for Yes… Read More
Researchers Plant Nebraska’s First Legal Hemp Crop
Tue / Nov 15th
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have planted 150 hemp plants on the college’s East Campus, according to a report… Read More
Alaska Marijuana Control Board Denies License to Company Run by ‘Outsiders’
Tue / Nov 15th
Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board has rejected its first application, according to a report by the Alaska Journal. The refusal for… Read More
Oakland City Council Abandons Controversial Cannabis Licensing Plans
Tue / Nov 15th
The Oakland City Council voted 4-3 to revise their equity permit program and abandon the plan requiring canna-businesses to give… Read More