Morgan Freeman: Marijuana Should Be Legalized “Across The Board”
Mon / May 11th
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman stated that marijuana should be legalized “across the board” in an interview with the Daily Beast… Read More
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Illinois Senate Committee Approves Bill to Decriminalize MJ Possession
Fri / May 8th
An Illinois Senate Committee approved legislation that would decriminalize the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana Wednesday. The… Read More
Oregon’s Recreational Marijuana Advisory Board Features Five MMJ Professionals
Fri / May 8th
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has established a committee to oversee the development of Oregon’s recreational marijuana industry. The… Read More
D.A.R.E. Falls for Fake Anti-Marijuana News Satire
Thu / May 7th OPINION
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) has demonstrated that there is such a lack of anti-cannabis information in the media these days, it’s easier… Read More
A Strategic Breakdown of Business Investment Tiers
Thu / May 7th OPINION
If you’re looking to fund your cannabis startup or have an exciting new product that you’re sure is going to… Read More
Texas Committee Rejects Three Bills to Reduce MJ Possession Penalties
Thu / May 7th
A committee in the Texas State House of Representatives rejected three bills on Friday that would have reduced penalties for… Read More
Hawaii MMJ Dispensary Bill Clears Major Hurdle
Wed / May 6th
A bill that would authorize medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaii cleared an important hurdle on Monday. Many feared the bill,… Read More
SCOTUS Requests Obama Administration’s Opinion on Colorado Cannabis Lawsuit
Tue / May 5th
The U.S. Supreme Court has requested an opinion from the Obama administration on Nebraska and Oklahoma’s lawsuit against Colorado’s cannabis legalization. “The Solicitor General is… Read More
Puerto Rico Governor Authorizes Use Of Medical Marijuana
Mon / May 4th
The governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order Sunday authorizing the use of medical marijuana there. The order, which… Read More
Louisiana MMJ Bill Advances to House
Fri / May 1st
A bill in the Louisiana Senate that would help doctors prescribe medical marijuana was approved by the Senate Health and… Read More
Maine Update: Legalization Bill Filed, Two Groups Seeking Ballot Initiatives
Thu / Apr 30th
A bipartisan bill to legalize marijuana in Maine was filed on Tuesday by Rep Diane Russell (D.-Portland), a long-time champion… Read More
Cannabis Researcher Debuts Public Discussion of MMJ Research
Wed / Apr 29th
Dr. Ethan Russo — a top medical marijuana researcher who lives and works on Vashon Island, Washington — gave a lecture… Read More
Michigan Poll Shows Cannabis Legalization Support at 51%
Wed / Apr 29th
A slim majority of Michigan voters support cannabis legalization, according to the results of a statewide poll conducted in April.… Read More
Ireland to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization
Tue / Apr 28th
Ireland’s new Minister of State with Responsibility for the Drug Strategy has stated that he is willing to examine the… Read More
Florida MMJ Bill Sputters Out
Mon / Apr 27th
An effort in the Florida state legislature to legalize medical marijuana there has failed, says a key lawmaker. Sen. Jeff… Read More
Loretta Lynch Confirmed As U.S. Attorney General
Sun / Apr 26th
Loretta Lynch was confirmed as the new Attorney General Thursday. A federal prosecutor from New York, Lynch is the first… Read More
SCOTUS Rules Police Cannot Detain Motorists to Wait for Drug Dogs
Fri / Apr 24th
In a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court declared that detaining motorists on the side of the… Read More
D.E.A. Head Michele Leonhart To Resign In May
Fri / Apr 24th
Michele Leonhart, the administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency, told Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday that she intends to retire… Read More
Interview with Keith Stroup at Denver Cannabis Cup
Thu / Apr 23rd OPINION
The Ganjapreneur team had a great time at the High Times Denver Cannabis Cup for April 20th! We were amazed… Read More
New York’s MMJ is Finalized Despite Program’s Limited Scope
Thu / Apr 23rd
New York State’s Health Department has released their rules for medical marijuana in the state, allowing the drug to be… Read More
WeedMaps Drops $2 Mil. Into California Legalization Campaign
Wed / Apr 22nd
While states like Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska celebrated their state’s legalization of recreational marijuana during the weekend of 4/20… Read More
Chicago to Relax Low-Level Cannabis Possession Charges
Wed / Apr 22nd
Chicago and its environs are planning to change how it will deal with low-level drug charges, according to Sally Daly,… Read More
Pres. Obama, Senators Offer Support for MMJ and Federal Rescheduling
Tue / Apr 21st
President Obama gave qualified support for marijuana decriminalization in an interview for CNN’s documentary “Weed 3: The Marijuana Revolution,” hosted… Read More
Contentious Legalization Legislation Introduced in Wisconsin
Fri / Apr 17th
Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill Monday to legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational use. LRB-0188 was announced by Rep.… Read More