Oregon could become a key battleground for the medical marijuana movement this fall as residents prepare to select a new state attorney general. The race will go a long way towards determining how Oregon approaches medical cannabis going forward and whether it...
California is considered the elder statesman when it comes to medical marijuana. And rightfully so: It pioneered the dispensary model and has the largest number of MMJ businesses in the country.
Down but not out. That phrase aptly describes Oaksterdam University, which has reopened less than three weeks after a raid by federal agents put its future in question and sent ripples through the entire medical cannabis industry. The MMJ cultivation school opened its...
MMJ Business Daily has some exciting news: We're hosting the inaugural National Marijuana Industry Conference this November! The event will be tailored to medical cannabis professionals, vendors, ancillary companies and others involved in the industry. We'll be...
California is finally starting to get serious about setting up statewide regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries. It's about time. The California State Assembly's public safety committee has passed a bill that would pave the way for the creation of a medical...
In a watershed development for the industry, Colorado-based Dixie Elixirs & Edibles has inked a deal to bring its popular brand of marijuana-infused sodas, goodies, capsules and oils to other states with MMJ laws, becoming one of the first businesses directly...
When it comes to MMJ legislation, keep a close eye on the East Coast. Medical marijuana is making some solid progress in that region of the country, providing a counterbalance to the troubling developments in the western half of the United States over the past year....
Last May, the medical cannabis industry in Arizona was on life support and in danger of flat-lining. This May, the industry will be flying high and embracing a bright future as the state galvanizes its medical marijuana program. Arizona announced this week that it...
What's the long-term impact of the federal government's crackdown on medical marijuana businesses? Look to Oregon, where last year's MMJ raids have created a chilling effect, particularly for individuals and companies growing medical marijuana. The Associated Press...
Massachusetts residents may get the final say on medical marijuana after lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on the issue Tuesday. Supporters of medical cannabis were hoping elected officials would pass a measure to legalize the drug on their own, averting the need...
New York lawmakers will take up the issue of medical marijuana once again in the coming weeks, as a state senator plans to submit a proposal this spring to legalize MMJ. But don't expect to see dispensaries on the streets anytime soon: New York's governor remains...
By Steve DeAngelo My phone started buzzing as soon as I plugged it in on the morning of April 2, 2012. Message after message lit up my screen. Text message: "Oaksterdam University being raided by federal agents!" Voice mail: “Steve, the Feds are raiding Oaksterdam—we...
