On Jan. 24, 1848, when James W. Marshall found gold in Coloma, California, word spread throughout the broader United States about mining opportunities. The news attracted hundreds of thousands of gold-seekers enticed by the idea of cultivating endless fortunes and establishing a new prosperous livelihood in the Golden State.
At first glance, the federal government's move last week to warn Arizona about its medical marijuana program seemed particularly worrisome. The state's governor - Jan Brewer - could have used the renewed threat as justification to stifle the MMJ industry once again....
Hundreds of college students will descend on Denver this weekend to discuss a host of issues related to drugs, from reform policies to legal developments. But the highlight of the Students for Sensible Drug Policy Conference - which kicks off tonight and runs through...
Could Connecticut become the 17th state to adopt favorable medical marijuana laws? It sure looks that way. The two most important groups for MMJ efforts - lawmakers and voters - are showing strong support for medical cannabis in Connecticut, making it more likely that...
Colorado lawmakers are backing a proposal to establish a voluntary training program for medical marijuana businesses, which supporters say will bring more legitimacy and professionalism to the cannabis industry. The state Senate voted this afternoon to approve the...
How much does it cost to buy an existing medical marijuana dispensary in Colorado? Here's some insight: Cannabis & Co., a Denver-based dispensary founded in November 2009, is on the block for a paltry $129,000, less than half the initial listing price of $289,000....
Arizona will continue to implement its medical marijuana dispensary program despite receiving a second letter from the federal government warning that state employees could be prosecuted for participating in the licensing process. This is welcome news for the...
News that California-based Green Asset International will spend $100 million to acquire cannabis businesses sent the medical marijuana community into a tizzy last week. The firm - led by well-known cannabis advocate and fashion marketer Cheryl Shuman - will buy and...
Oakland's medical marijuana industry is headed for another growth spurt, with local officials clearing the way this week for four new cannabis dispensaries to open later this year. The city's move to expand the number of dispensaries will generate another $1.7 million...
Medical cannabis centers in Colorado have a new ally in Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett, who this week asked the federal government to "back away" from MMJ businesses that are in compliance with local regulations. Garnett sent a letter to the top federal...
A California-based company has set aside $100 million to purchase and invest in cannabis businesses as part of its bid to bolster the medical marijuana industry. Green Asset International Inc. said it plans to focus primarily on "cutting-edge" cannabis companies...
Medical cannabis advocates will unveil two billboards in South Florida this afternoon urging residents to support medical marijuana legalization in the state. The 48-foot billboards - which read "I'm A Patient Not a Criminal" and "Prescribed in Israel" - are part of...
