Colorado's top law enforcement official extended an invitation to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to take a tour of the state's recreational marijuana industry. Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman made the invitation Wednesday morning during a meeting with...
By John Schroyer Lori Ajax has what may be one of the most influential governmental positions in the legal marijuana industry - chief of California's Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation. As such, Ajax will help craft rules for what will be the nation's largest...
One of the largest marijuana consumer events - the High Times Cannabis Cup - is in peril. Nevada U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden sent a letter on Feb. 16 to the Moapa Paiute Tribe warning that the event would be in violation of federal law. The tribe is scheduled to host...
In what is shaping up to be a cautionary tale for would-be cannabis industry investors, a former county commissioner from Oregon is being sued for allegedly scamming financial backers out of more than $200,000 to ostensibly fund a marijuana business. Former Jackson...
In his first public remarks about marijuana since being confirmed as U.S. attorney general, Jeff Sessions told reporters on Monday that his Department of Justice will strive to find "responsible policies" regarding the enforcement of federal cannabis laws. According...
One of the two establishments legally allowed to grow medical cannabis in Louisiana says it could have a grow operation up and running before the end of the year. The state's restrictive MMJ program permits only Southern University and Louisiana State University (LSU)...
By John Schroyer Despite ominous overtones from the White House, the eight states that have legalized recreational cannabis are proceeding full-bore, whether it's with running their existing programs or preparing to launch new ones. Governors and attorneys general...
Jake Salazar, the founder and CEO of Colorado cannabis retail chain MMJ America, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver. Salazar, who is of Mexican heritage, said he is "honored" to be working alongside other...
By John Schroyer The Trump administration hints at possible enforcement on recreational cannabis businesses, thousands of Northern California cultivation jobs are in jeopardy, and a new marijuana investment fund is in the works. Here’s a closer look at some notable...
Asked twice by reporters on Thursday about the Trump administration's approach to the legal marijuana industry, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer had the following response. When initially asked about the disconnect between federal law and state medical...
By John Schroyer White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Thursday said there will likely be increased federal enforcement on recreational marijuana businesses. "I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," Spicer said in response to a question about...
An Alaska retailer has pushed the legal envelope by flying across her immense state with carry-ons full of marijuana inventory for her store.
