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
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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
Investors Report: Cannabis Stock Taking a Dip In 2015
Tue / Jan 27th OPINION
The Cannabis market is “off to a dull start” in 2015, says Alan Brochstein, founder and CFO of the marijuana… Read More
New York Sen. Introduces Two Bills Aimed at Low-Level Pot Possession Reform
Mon / Jan 26th
Last year New York State became the 23rd state to pass medical marijuana laws and this year even more progress… Read More
President Obama Believes More States Will Enact Cannabis Legalization
Fri / Jan 23rd
President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union speech was met with disappointment from the cannabis industry when he failed to address recent… Read More
Medical Marijuana Inc. to Buy Hemp Startup Company for Between $120-$243 Million
Thu / Jan 22nd
Medical Marijuana Inc. — a San Diego company that’s been acquiring startups in the hemp and CBD industries — has announced its intention of… Read More
Oregon Bank Now Serving Colorado Cannabusinesses
Wed / Jan 21st
MBank, an Oregon bank based outside of Portland, has publicly announced that it will be serving businesses in the legal… Read More
Washington’s Rec. Market Suffering Surplus of Marijuana
Tue / Jan 20th
Six months following the uncertain launch of Washington state’s recreational marijuana market, industry professionals now face an unprecedented problem: licensed growers are sitting… Read More
The Advantages of Running a Business Blog
Tue / Jan 20th OPINION
Until the federal government changes its marijuana policies, ganjapreneurs face particular challenges when it comes to branding and promoting their… Read More
Growing Majority of Michigan Voters Support Recreational Cannabis, Poll Finds
Mon / Jan 19th
Michigan voters are following the nationwide trend toward the legalization of recreational marijuana, a survey put on by NORML’s Michigan chapter… Read More