Pennsylvania’s First MMJ Director Assumes Role Today
Mon / Aug 8th
Pennsylvania’s recently appointed Office of Medical Marijuana director, John Collins, begins his new role today – just four days after… Read More
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Wu-Tang Clan Members Cement Cannabis Industry Dealings
Sun / Aug 7th
Members of the Wu-Tang Clan are getting in on the legal cannabis market, partnering with Dr. Zodiak for their products… Read More
Scotts Buyout of Dutch Hydroponics Company worth $136M; Stock Reaches Record High
Fri / Aug 5th
Last June, Scotts Miracle-Gro announced they had made a deal to acquire a 75 percent stake in Dutch hydroponics company… Read More
Nevada AG Recommends Barring Some CA Patients from MMJ Program
Fri / Aug 5th
California patients opting for a physician’s recommendation instead of a state-issued card should no longer be legally allowed to access… Read More
CBD Dabs Provide ‘Instant Relief’
Fri / Aug 5th
Cory fires up a red Scorch Torch and heats up the quartz nail on his dab rig. On his stainless… Read More
Popular Pesticide’s Ban in Washington Made ‘In Error’
Fri / Aug 5th
Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board has rescinded the stop-sale order on All Natural Spider Mite Control Concentrate after they found… Read More
Officials From Australia’s Capital Territory Announce MMJ Plan
Thu / Aug 4th
Australia’s capital territory government has announced that it will set up a medical cannabis program “as soon as it is… Read More
South Dakota Consultants Facing Drug Charges for Alleged Role in Cannabis Resort Scheme
Thu / Aug 4th
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has charged two Monarch America consultants with drug crimes, stemming from their involvement with… Read More
WA Native American Tribe Approved to Grow Medical Cannabis
Thu / Aug 4th
Washington’s Puyallup Tribe of Indians can grow cannabis for recreational and medicinal use after amending their compact with the state,… Read More
Obama Commutes 214 Federal Sentences; Most Jailed for Nonviolent Drug Crimes
Thu / Aug 4th
President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 214 federal inmates on Wednesday — almost all were incarcerated for nonviolent drug… Read More
Portland Officials May Dial Back Cannabis Regulations
Wed / Aug 3rd
The City Council of Portland, Oregon may soon admit that it wrapped legal cannabis businesses in too much red tape,… Read More
Study to Determine MMJ’s Effectiveness as PTSD Treatment Now Accepting Applications
Wed / Aug 3rd
A study aimed at determining whether cannabis can help relieve post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms is ready for volunteers, the Military… Read More
Study: Not Many Differences Between Male and Female Cannabis Use
Wed / Aug 3rd
A Washington State University study has found that men use more cannabis more often than women, and that males and… Read More
Clinton Leading Trump in Poll of Cannabis Industry
Wed / Aug 3rd
According to a survey by Marijuana Business Daily, 43 percent of marijuana professionals and executives would vote for Democrat Hillary… Read More
Boston’s First Dispensary Opens Today
Wed / Aug 3rd
Boston’s first dispensary will open its doors today, with more than 200 patients pre-registering with Patriot Care to access the… Read More
DEA Still Undecided on Rescheduling Cannabis Decision
Tue / Aug 2nd
Following reports that the DEA would decide on whether or not to reschedule marijuana by Aug. 1, there now appears… Read More
25th Annual Hempfest Happening August 19-21 in Seattle
Tue / Aug 2nd
The 25th annual Seattle Hempfest — the world’s largest “protestival” and inspiration for cannabis celebrations around the world — is… Read More
AK Marijuana Board Member Removed, Claims Officials Impeding Industry
Tue / Aug 2nd
A former member of the Alaska Marijuana Control Board alleges that his ex-colleagues and members of Gov. Bill Walker’s administration… Read More
Private-Equity Companies Hoping to Capitalize on ‘Green Rush’
Tue / Aug 2nd
Private-equity companies are entrenching themselves in the emerging cannabis industry, with one firm reporting they raised more money than intended… Read More
New Jersey Approves Cannabis for PTSD, Awaits Christie’s Signature
Tue / Aug 2nd
Patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder could be granted access to medical marijuana in New Jersey if Gov. Chris Christie… Read More
New South Wales, Australia MMJ Program Launches Today
Mon / Aug 1st
Doctors in New South Wales, Australia can now legally prescribe medical cannabis as new regulations take effect today, the New… Read More
Los Angeles Chef Offering Cannabis-Infused Cuisine
Mon / Aug 1st
A former chef at two Michelin-starred restaurants is bringing cannabis-infused cuisine to private parties in California hoping to provide diners… Read More
Denver Credit Union to Add More Cannabis Industry Depositors
Mon / Aug 1st
Denver, Colorado-based Partner Colorado Credit Union is providing services to about 20 cannabusinesses in the state, with plans to add… Read More
Minnesota MMJ Program Opens Up to Patients With Intractable Pain
Mon / Aug 1st
Patients with intractable pain can begin purchasing medical cannabis in Minnesota today, the Star Tribune reports. The condition was approved… Read More