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Colorado Banking Co-Op Program Stalls

An attempt to ease the lack of banking services for Colorado’s cannabis industry may prove fruitless because businesses…

News September 16
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Lawsuit Filed Over Florida MMJ Lottery Plan

Should states rely on chance to decide who gets to produce medical cannabis? A Florida company thinks not.…

News September 16
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Legalization Bill on Tap in New York

A Democratic state senator in New York is planning to introduce a bill next year to legalize recreational…

News September 15
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IL Lawmaker Defends Secrecy-Shrouded Application Process

Illinois is keeping information about applicants for medical marijuana business permits completely confidential, ostensibly to prevent political connections…

News September 15
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Guest Column: Food Safety Strategies for Cannabis Edibles Manufacturers

By Maureen McNamara There are many aspects of running an edibles company that demand attention, from regulatory compliance…

News September 15
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Florida MMJ Opponents Buy $1.6M in TV Ads

Opponents of the push to legalize medical marijuana in Florida recently announced a $1.6 million TV ad buy…

News September 15
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Politicians Openly Discuss Marijuana Issues

As the 2014 election approaches, politicians are increasingly comfortable addressing marijuana issues as part of their campaigns. It’s…

News September 12

Week in Review: Rec Marijuana Markets Humming Along + Hawaii MMJ Report & Lesson in Illinois

By Chris Walsh The nation’s first two recreational marijuana markets post impressive growth, a report bolsters the case…

News September 12
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Oregon Cities Levy Taxes in Hopes of Rec Law Passage

For many voters, a key selling point of recreational cannabis legalization is the possible tax windfall from the…

News September 11
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