Nevada Gov. Pens Letter Urging a ‘No’ Vote on Question 2
Wed / Oct 26th
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is opposing the ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis use in the state, alleging that legalization… Read More
Cannabis Legalization News
Legalization news for industry professionals. The cannabis legalization movement has gone mainstream: scroll down to find out which markets are currently working to legalize cannabis for medical and/or recreational use.
TG Branfalt: Cannabis Journalism and Reporting On What Matters
Tue / Oct 25th INTERVIEW
TG Branfalt has been writing for Ganjapreneur for the past two years, covering cannabis policy updates and business developments around… Read More
Florida NORML Files Emergency Injunction After MMJ Question Omitted from Some Ballots
Fri / Oct 21st
NORML of Florida is suing Broward County Supervisor of Elections Dr. Brenda Snipes after it was revealed that mail-in ballots… Read More
Survey: Cannabis Policy has Significant Influence on Voter Opinions in Upcoming Election
Wed / Oct 19th
According to Cannalytics’ 2016 Voter Report, cannabis policy has a “significant impact and influence” on voter opinions in the upcoming… Read More
Elementary School Administrators Apologize After Urging Parents to Oppose Anchorage Dispensary
Wed / Oct 19th
Officials at an Anchorage, Alaska elementary school apologized after sending a ‘partisan’ automated phone message to parents urging them to… Read More
New Jersey Lawmakers Witness Colorado’s ‘Sophisticated’ Cannabis Industry
Wed / Oct 19th
A group of New Jersey lawmakers toured several Denver cannabis companies over three days to see what legalization looks like… Read More
‘No on 4’ Campaign Releases TV Spot in Massachusetts
Tue / Oct 18th
The Campaign for a Safe and Healthy Massachusetts has released its first ‘No on 4’ TV spot depicting a mother… Read More
United Farm Workers Union Endorses Prop 64
Tue / Oct 18th
The United Farm Workers union has officially endorsed California’s Proposition 64, according to a press release from the Yes on… Read More
Adelson Makes Another $1M Contribution to Anti-Legalization Campaign
Mon / Oct 17th
Sheldon Adelson has donated another $1 million to anti-legalization efforts, this time in Massachusetts, according to a report by the… Read More
Canadian Health Agencies Suggest 25 as Legal Age to Buy Cannabis
Mon / Oct 17th
Ottawa’s Board of Health has recommended that the legal age for buying cannabis should be 25, according to a report… Read More
Maine Gov. Releases ‘Reefer Madness’ Facebook Video
Sat / Oct 15th
Editors note: Bombarded by negative comments, Gov. LePage has deleted the video from his Facebook page. We found another version, however,… Read More
Study: Cannabis Legalization is So Far ‘Positive’ or ‘Negligible’ in Legal States
Sat / Oct 15th
In states that have legalized adult cannabis use, arrests for possession have plummeted, traffic fatality rates have remained stable, there… Read More
Pew: Strong Majority of Americans Say ‘Yes’ to Legalization
Thu / Oct 13th
According to a Pew Research poll, 57 percent of adults living in the US believe cannabis should be legalized, with… Read More
Delaware Legalization Bill Expected Next Session
Thu / Oct 13th
A bill legalizing the adult use of cannabis in Delaware is lined up to be introduced when the General Assembly… Read More
Queensland, Australia Passes ‘Groundbreaking’ MMJ Legislation
Thu / Oct 13th
A “groundbreaking” medical cannabis bill has been passed in Queensland, Australia providing regulatory framework allowing access to the drug by… Read More
Prison Food Services Company Makes Donation to Anti-205 Campaign
Wed / Oct 12th
Another player in an industry that would be negatively impacted by the legalization of cannabis is pouring money against a… Read More
Cayman Island Legislators Back MMJ Bill
Tue / Oct 11th
Following yesterday’s debate, the Cayman Island Legislative Assembly has decided to support a bill to allow cannabis oil for medicinal… Read More
Hillary Clinton Strongly Opposed to Legalization in Wikileaks Speech Excerpt
Tue / Oct 11th
According to the recently released “Podesta Emails” by Wikileaks, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she does not support the… Read More
Report Predicts 37 Percent Growth for Cannabis Industry Through 2020
Mon / Oct 10th
According to new research by the Market Reports Center, the worldwide legal cannabis market is expected to grow at a… Read More
Cayman Islands Legislature to Debate MMJ Bill
Mon / Oct 10th
The legislature in the Cayman Islands will debate on a measure to legalize the medicinal use of cannabis oil today… Read More
Economist Speculates California Legalization Won’t Be Immediate Economic Boon
Fri / Oct 7th
A UCLA economist disputes Yes on 64 predictions that a recreational cannabis market will be worth $1 billion to the… Read More
Pro-64 TV Ad Campaign Debuts in California
Thu / Oct 6th
Ads supporting Proposition 64 in California have started airing on broadcast and cable channels in the state, according to a… Read More
New Data Shows Double Digit Growth in Legal Cannabis Industry
Tue / Oct 4th
According to a new report from Convergex, dispensaries in Colorado and Washington posted double-digit growth from 2015 and Oregon retail… Read More
Growers’ Opinions of Prop 64 Mixed Month Before Vote
Tue / Oct 4th
Some California growers are opposing Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, over fears that the measure will cause… Read More