Alaska’s Legalization Initiative Takes Effect Today
Tue / Feb 24th
Alaska’s Ballot Measure 2, which was approved by 53 percent of Alaska voters, takes effect today, marking the end of prohibition… Read More
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WA Judge Drops Marijuana Charges Against Cancer Patient, Family Still Facing Prosecution
Fri / Feb 20th
Larry Harvey, the family patriarch from the infamous ‘Kettle Falls Five’ case out of eastern Washington, will have charges dropped against him due… Read More
New Jersey Campaign Announced to Legalize Cannabis
Thu / Feb 19th
A coalition of activists has announced a new campaign, called New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform, which will push for legislation to legalize… Read More
Southern Oregon Marijuana Farmers Voice Concern Over Industrial Hemp
Wed / Feb 18th
Industrial hemp is coming to Oregon, but — due to the biological interaction between hemp and marijuana plants — not everyone in… Read More
Breaking Down Israel’s Role in Medical Marijuana Research
Wed / Feb 18th
For more than 50 years, medical researchers in Israel have been forging new ground in the field of cannabis research, particularly… Read More
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
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