By Micah Johnson When the smoke finally cleared in Colorado following the raucous events of April 20, the giant elephant in the corner could no longer go unaddressed: Cannabis is evolving, and quickly. The overwhelming sequence of High Times Cup events, parties,...
Jamen Shively has generated a lot of buzz lately. After revealing plans late last year to launch a high-end marijuana business in Washington State for discerning smokers, the former Microsoft executive one-upped himself yesterday by announcing his intent to take that...
US Congressman Earl Blumenauer is emerging as one of the biggest marijuana supporters in the halls of power, championing various initiatives recently that would help the cannabis cause. Now he's tackling one of the most pressing issues facing the medical marijuana...
This week was a historic one in Colorado on the marijuana front, with Gov. John Hickenlooper officially signing laws regulating the production and sale of marijuana for adult use. But optimism over the industry's immediate future has waned slightly in some areas, as...
Medical marijuana sales are expected to grow by 15% this year to hit $1.5 billion, dispensaries are launching in several new markets across the country and retail cannabis stores are gearing up to open in Colorado and Washington. Expectations for - and excitement...
The next few weeks could lead to a whole new chapter in the medical marijuana history books, with several influential states poised to pass bills that would greatly expand the MMJ market. Measures to legalize medical marijuana - and set up a system of regulated...
MedBox, which provides automated cannabis vending systems and consulting services to the medical marijuana industry, saw its first-quarter net income fall 56% as increased marketing, commissions and other expenses outpaced revenue growth. The California-based company...
A measure to regulate the medical marijuana industry in Los Angeles and limit the number of dispensaries to 135 beat out two competing proposals by a landslide, ushering in a new era for the nation's largest MMJ market. More than 60% of voters cast ballots in favor of...
(Update: The official results are in. See story here) It's D-Day in LA. The estimated 700-plus dispensaries in Los Angeles will likely learn their fate sometime tonight after voters weigh in on several MMJ proposals during citywide elections. Make no mistake: This is...
First Colorado, then Washington. The two states that legalized marijuana for recreational use in November are both moving forward quickly on the regulatory side, with Colorado approving final rules on the industry earlier this month and Washington State releasing...
The Illinois Senate has passed a bill legalizing the cultivation, sale and use of marijuana for medical reasons, a watershed development that puts the state on the cusp of joining the MMJ club. The fate of medical cannabis in Illinois now rests in the hands of Gov....
Labeling and dosage standards. Rules on waste disposal, ownership changes and third-party testing. Application fees ranging from $250 to $500 for marijuana retailer, producer and processor licenses. These are some of the proposed requirements on the budding adult-use...
