Several high-profile incidents involving edibles in Colorado could lead to changes in regulations covering infused products. The state has set up a working group that will meet Wednesday to "discuss and consider reasonable amounts of active THC in retail marijuana...
Congressman Earl Blumenauer has launched television ads urging the federal government to let states set their own laws on marijuana, giving the cannabis industry some solid PR. Blumenauer, D-Oregon, has long been a supporter of marijuana-related causes and is behind...
By Chris Walsh Colorado passed another crucial cannabis test last weekend, and it couldn't have come at a better time for the state's fledgling recreational marijuana industry. The annual 4/20 holiday went relatively smoothly in the first state to legalize...
Delaware has received seven applications for the single dispensary license up for grabs. Officials with the Department of Health and Social Services will review the bids and could select a finalist next week. The dispensary could open later in the summer,...
The publicly traded firm Cannabis RX has acquired three commercial buildings in Florida that it hopes to lease or sell to medical marijuana cultivation operations if the state legalizes MMJ this fall. The buildings - located on 9 acres of land near Sarasota-Bradenton...
Washington State is holding a lottery this week to determine who can sell recreational cannabis via retail shops, representing a significant step forward for its fledgling marijuana program. Officials will grant up to 334 licenses for locations across the state, with...
By Chris Walsh Many cannabis companies have long accepted - and at times encouraged - marijuana use by employees while on the clock, even if doing so runs afoul of local laws. But a shift is underway as the industry grows up and seeks to establish legitimacy within...
The nation's top law enforcement official said he is encouraged by Colorado and Washington State's handling of recreational marijuana so far but stressed that the government is ready to crack down if oversight is lax or businesses break the rules. "So far, I'm...
More than 70 municipalities in Oregon have implemented moratoriums on medical cannabis dispensaries, limiting businesses opportunities in many areas of the state for at least another year. The latest tally - reported in The Oregonian - highlights the desire by...
By Chris Walsh Publicly traded companies in the cannabis space have traditionally shied away from handling marijuana directly, focusing instead on hemp-based products and ancillary offerings such as growing equipment and real estate. That's starting to change amid a...
Theraplant CEO Ethan Ruby discusses starting a medical marijuana production facility in Connecticut, finding financing and dealing with officials.
By Chris Walsh Behold the rise of pseudo-medical marijuana states. Earlier this week, Utah legalized the possession and use of certain cannabis-based extracts for locals (primarily children) with severe epilepsy if they receive a recommendation from a neurologist. Two...
