Late last month, it looked as though California might very well have two recreational cannabis legalization measures on the ballot next fall.
But the situation is changing rapidly, and the odds are now much higher that there will be just one initiative – which is seen as key to pushing through legalization.
Marijuana Business Daily is conducting a brief online survey of cannabis professionals to get a pulse on the state of banking services for companies in the industry. The survey, which takes less than two minutes to complete, will help shed light on what portion and...
By Mark Goldfogel On Dec. 28, 2015, the Fourth Corner Credit Union will finally have its day in court. Fourth Corner was founded last year to provide banking services to supporters of the hemp and cannabis industries. It received a charter from the state of Colorado...
A highly controversial measure to legalize medical and recreational cannabis in Ohio has failed by a wide margin, with almost twice as many locals voting against it as those who cast ballots in favor of the initiative.
By John Conlin The legalization of medical and adult-use marijuana in the United States appears to be a force that can’t be stopped. As this occurs, we can expect more scientific research into the biological impacts of cannabis consumption, particularly on young...
What good is legalized cannabis if there's almost nowhere to consume it? That’s one of the top concerns Alaskans expressed to state regulators about proposed recreational cannabis rules during a two-day public comment period that ends today. The state's proposed...
The southeastern European nation of Croatia has legalized the use and sale of marijuana-derived products for medical purposes, becoming the latest country to establish an MMJ program. Under the program, doctors can prescribe medical cannabis for a handful of...
New Jersey's medical cannabis program is finally coming into full swing. The fifth dispensary in the state opened its doors this morning after getting final approval Wednesday from the New Jersey Department of Health. Breakwater Treatment & Wellness - located in...
Need more proof that the general business community and the public have become more accepting of marijuana? Bank of America allowed Illinois-based medical cannabis cultivation company Cresco Labs to sponsor the Chicago Marathon last weekend, and nary an eyebrow was...
Marijuana business owners who took in Tuesday night’s Democrat presidential debate in Las Vegas likely went to bed with high hopes after hearing what the two leading candidates said about cannabis legalization. Responding to a question posed by a moderator, Vermont...
Detroit’s medical marijuana industry received a big boost Tuesday with the passage of an ordinance that allows the city to license marijuana dispensaries. The 6-1 vote gives Detroit the power to establish licensing guidelines, inspection requirements, a fee schedule...
With more than a dozen states establishing some sort of commercial industrial hemp program, scores of entrepreneurs - and traditional farmers - are exploring ways to get involved in the budding industry. However, there is no guarantee that growing hemp will be a...
