Maryland Legislators to Consider the Legalization and Regulation of Recreational Cannabis
Tue / Feb 17th
Maryland lawmakers have proposed a pair of bills aimed at the legalization and regulation of recreational cannabis use. House Bill… Read More
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Five Ways Marijuana Legalization Has Improved Quality of Life
Tue / Feb 17th OPINION
Marijuana legalization campaigners promised a lot — from collecting more taxes for budgets already starved for cash, to spending less… Read More
New Mexico Senate Committee Advances Legislation to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Mon / Feb 16th
In an unprecedented move, lawmakers in the New Mexico Senate Committee voted 5-4 on Thursday in favor of a bill that would legalize… Read More
Oregon Hemp Industry Making Slow Progress
Mon / Feb 16th
Progress toward industrial hemp farming in Oregon has been slow. Just two people have applied and federal drug laws have… Read More
Cannabis and Cancer: Searching for a Cure
Fri / Feb 13th
A recent study published in Urology medical journal’s February issue supports the hypothesis that cannabis use may be linked with… Read More
Canadian Government Recalls MMJ Product for Being too Potent
Wed / Feb 11th
Peace Naturals Project Inc., a Canadian MMJ company, must recall two batches of medicinal-grade cannabis because the labeled potency does not… Read More
D.C. Council Schedules, then Cancels Hearing on Legal Marijuana Sales
Wed / Feb 11th
A D.C. Council hearing regarding the sale of legal marijuana in the District was cancelled on Monday, and an informal discussion was… Read More
Snoop Dogg to Start Investment Fund for Cannabis Startups
Tue / Feb 10th
Snoop Dogg, hip-hop legend and important marijuana icon, is planning to raise up to $25 million to fund startups in the budding cannabis industry, according… Read More
The Perks of Sungrown Cannabis
Tue / Feb 10th
Using artificial light to grow marijuana is a very costly and environmentally harmful process, leading various lawmakers to apply new… Read More
Jamaica Senate Passes Law to Decriminalize Cannabis, Allow MMJ
Mon / Feb 9th
On February 6, the Jamaica Senate passed landmark legislation to address progressive marijuana policy reform — ironically, this momentous legislative development… Read More
New Illinois Governor Moves MMJ Program Forward
Mon / Feb 9th
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner surprised local medical marijuana advocates earlier this month by announcing the recipients of Illinois’ MMJ cultivation and distribution licenses.… Read More
U.S. Surgeon General Acknowledges Some Benefits of MMJ
Fri / Feb 6th
In a recent interview with CBS This Morning, the new U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, openly acknowledged the helpfulness of medical… Read More
Obama’s Proposed Changes to Federal Budget Plan Would Allow D.C.’s Legalization to Continue
Wed / Feb 4th
President Obama unveiled some proposed changes on Monday to the U.S. federal government budget — one of which is a very… Read More
DEA Allows University of Hawaii to Import Hemp Seeds from Australia
Wed / Feb 4th
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has allowed officials from the University of Hawaii to import Australian hemp seeds to kick… Read More
Denver Airport Bans Sale of Cannabis-Themed Merchandise
Tue / Feb 3rd
The Denver airport has banned the sale of marijuana-themed souvenirs because, according to airport spokesman Heath Montgomery, “We don’t want marijuana… Read More
How to Brand Your Cannabusiness for Optimal Success
Tue / Feb 3rd OPINION
Bacardi Rum began in a tin roof distillery with bats in the rafters. Burt Shavitz, founder of the ubiquitous Burt’s… Read More
New Mexico Sen. Proposes Legislation to Lower Penalties for Marijuana Possession
Mon / Feb 2nd
A bill introduced to the State Senate by New Mexico Senator Joseph Cervantes would reduce criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession… Read More
Ganjapreneur App Now Available for Apple and Android
Mon / Feb 2nd
Well, it’s been months in the making, but our news reader app is finally in both the Apple App Store… Read More
New Colorado Edibles Regulations Cause Price Slash In Some Retail Pot Shops
Fri / Jan 30th
New packing and dosage regulations for marijuana edibles are coming into effect February 1, and popular edibles manufacturer Dixie Elixirs is… Read More
California Tribe Out Front in Indian Nation MMJ Business
Fri / Jan 30th
A Native American tribe in Northern California is poised to become the first in the U.S. to grow and sell… Read More
Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch Comes Out Against Cannabis Legalization
Thu / Jan 29th
Loretta Lynch, President Obama’s top nominee for Attorney General Eric Holder’s replacement, announced yesterday that she disagreed with the President in regards… Read More
Marijuana-Friendly Oregon Bank Backs Out On Colorado Cannabusiness
Wed / Jan 28th
Last week, Oregon-based MBank announced an unprecedented commitment to the cannabis industry that would cross state borders and give banking opportunities to… Read More
Crowd Funding Campaign for Clinical Trial of MMJ Treatment for ADHD
Wed / Jan 28th
Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD) can be a debilitating condition for many people, including children. ADHD can interfere heavily… Read More
Legal Marijuana Is Developing Faster than Any Other U.S. Industry, Report Finds
Tue / Jan 27th
A new report from The Arcview Group, a premium investment and research firm based in Oakland, California, has found that… Read More