Puerto Rico Governor Authorizes Use Of Medical Marijuana
Mon / May 4th
The governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order Sunday authorizing the use of medical marijuana there. The order, which… Read More
Medical Marijuana News
In this section, you will find the latest medical marijuana news throughout the world. For a list of medical studies related to cannabis and its effect on various conditions & disorders, click here.
Louisiana MMJ Bill Advances to House
Fri / May 1st
A bill in the Louisiana Senate that would help doctors prescribe medical marijuana was approved by the Senate Health and… Read More
Cannabis Researcher Debuts Public Discussion of MMJ Research
Wed / Apr 29th
Dr. Ethan Russo — a top medical marijuana researcher who lives and works on Vashon Island, Washington — gave a lecture… Read More
Florida MMJ Bill Sputters Out
Mon / Apr 27th
An effort in the Florida state legislature to legalize medical marijuana there has failed, says a key lawmaker. Sen. Jeff… Read More
Interview with Keith Stroup at Denver Cannabis Cup
Thu / Apr 23rd
The Ganjapreneur team had a great time at the High Times Denver Cannabis Cup for April 20th! We were amazed… Read More
New York’s MMJ is Finalized Despite Program’s Limited Scope
Thu / Apr 23rd
New York State’s Health Department has released their rules for medical marijuana in the state, allowing the drug to be… Read More
Pres. Obama, Senators Offer Support for MMJ and Federal Rescheduling
Tue / Apr 21st
President Obama gave qualified support for marijuana decriminalization in an interview for CNN’s documentary “Weed 3: The Marijuana Revolution,” hosted… Read More
Contentious Legalization Legislation Introduced in Wisconsin
Fri / Apr 17th
Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill Monday to legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational use. LRB-0188 was announced by Rep.… Read More
Mainstream Media Outlets Capitalize on the Cannabis Boom
Thu / Apr 16th
The progression of cannabis legalization has been a mainstay of media focus since the successful 2012 campaigns in Colorado and… Read More
Illinois Considers New MMJ Qualifying Conditions
Wed / Apr 15th
Illinois’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Board has made public the petitions it’s currently reviewing for admission to the list of medical… Read More
Arizona Patients May Use MMJ While On Probation, Supreme Court Rules
Tue / Apr 14th
Recently, the Arizona Supreme Court made waves when it ruled in favor of medical marijuana users’ right to continue to… Read More
Privateer Holdings Raises $75M in Funding for Global Cannabis Brands
Thu / Apr 9th
Privateer Holdings, the world’s foremost private equity firm that has holdings only in legal cannabis, announced Tuesday that it closed… Read More
Cannabis Polling Better Than Any 2016 Presidential Contender in Three Major Swing States
Wed / Apr 8th
According to a Quinnipiac University poll conducted in March, marijuana legalization is polling better than any 2016 Presidential candidate. The… Read More
Cannabis Topicals: A Good Niche for Health Entrepreneurs
Tue / Apr 7th
Marijuana topicals are having their day, particularly in Colorado where cannabis-themed spas are offering therapeutic massage and alternative treatments that… Read More
Medical Marijuana Legislation Filed in Alabama State Senate
Tue / Apr 7th
Comprehensive medical marijuana legislation was filed in the Alabama state Senate last Thursday, and will be followed by a companion… Read More
Florida’s Restrictive MMJ Law Faces New Challenges
Mon / Apr 6th
The Florida legislature continues to face legal challenges in its attempt to allow patients access to low-THC, high-CBD marijuana strains… Read More
Arizona’s Potential for Medical Marijuana Cultivation is Over-Capacity
Mon / Mar 30th
Data released by the Arizona’s Benchmark Commercial Real Estate (BMCRE) shows that the state has approved far more square footage… Read More
IRS to Refund Denver Dispensary for Tax Fines
Wed / Mar 25th
The Internal Revenue Service has stated that it will refund a Denver medical marijuana dispensary that paid its taxes in… Read More
Texas Files Comprehensive MMJ Bill
Wed / Mar 18th
Texas lawmakers introduced bills in the House and Senate last Friday that would allow access to medical marijuana for people with… Read More
Minnesota MMJ Manufacturers Preparing for July Launch
Fri / Mar 13th
Minnesota medical marijuana businesses are preparing to receive their first harvest in the coming weeks. Two MMJ manufacturers, LeafLine Labs… Read More
Washington State Senate Passes Bill Defining PTSD As MMJ Qualifying Condition
Thu / Mar 12th
The Washington State Senate passed a bill this week that would add post-traumatic stress disorder as a qualifying condition for… Read More
Medical Marijuana Bill Narrowly Fails in Utah Senate
Thu / Mar 12th
The Republican-controlled Senate in Utah voted down a bill Monday night that would have allowed people with chronic and debilitating… Read More
Senators File Nation’s First Federal Medical Marijuana Bill
Tue / Mar 10th
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators — Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) — announced a… Read More
Only 13% of Arizona Residents Support Continued Marijuana Prohibition
Thu / Mar 5th
According to a recent poll from Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Arizonans are ready for an end to prohibition:… Read More