Marijuana will likely be a hot topic among lawmakers in Colorado this year, as the state's medical cannabis program is up for renewal. The current law expires this year, which gives the state an opportunity to make some changes. Legislators will likely consider making...
The chances of recreational marijuana legalization in Vermont could get a boost from a new study that shows the state would be rolling in the greenbacks if it approves such a measure. The study, conducted by the RAND Corporation, was commissioned by Vermont to give...
As if Florida isn't having enough problems with its CBD program. This week, the commissioner of the state's Department of Agriculture said he doesn't want his agency to oversee quality control for Florida's limited CBD industry, raising questions about who will...
Alaska and Oregon begin grappling with complex issues tied to recreational cannabis, a fast-rising ancillary firm buys a big stake in another prominent marijuana-related company, and entrepreneurs explore opportunities to help Native American tribes develop MJ businesses.
A political fight is brewing between recreational and medical marijuana business interests in Washington State. With legislators about to begin considering statewide rules for the medical cannabis industry, heavily-regulated recreational vendors are hiring lobbyists...
It seems there's no limit to what can be infused with THC. Starting next week, Colorado consumers will be able to purchase a marijuana-infused lubricant called Foria, just in time for Valentine's Day. The product has been on sale in California for several months in...
By John Schroyer The rise of recreational cannabis, the federal government's easing policies on the industry and growing public support helped fuel record investments in the marijuana sector last year. But you ain't seen nothing yet: Investment dollars are expected to...
Alaska's capital is tapping the brakes on recreational marijuana. Lawmakers in Juneau have passed a local ordinance that bans cannabis businesses from opening until at least Oct. 19. It's more a symbolic move than anything. Marijuana companies likely wouldn't be able...
Talk about a growth spurt. In the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years, investments in the North American cannabis industry hit $104.5 million, according to Inc.com, which based its report on research from CB Insights. Much of that growth came last year, when investments rose...
California has long been known for both world-class wines and cannabis, and an ancillary marijuana company is trying to meld the two in a new marketing strategy. A San Francisco startup called Marvina is billing itself as a "wine club for cannabis," offering its...
Although cannabis backers in Florida are already prepping for a 2016 campaign to legalize medical marijuana, a few key lawmakers are hinting that they may take action to expand the state's CBD-focused program. According to the Orlando Sentinel, a law passed last year...
By John Schroyer Bruce Nassau doesn't think of himself as a typical marijuana business owner. But the former cable television industry insider is doing something right. Nassau partnered with his brother and another friend back in 2010 to purchase the medical cannabis...
