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Column: The M-Word Revisited – Why the Industry Should Embrace the Term ‘Marijuana’

By George Jage What’s in a name? What word – or words – define our industry? Several industry…

News July 30
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NY Urged to Accelerate MMJ Program

Cannabis advocates and lawmakers in New York are urging the state to accelerate implementation of its medical marijuana…

News July 30
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Senators Ask Feds for Cannabis Guidance, Consistency

Senators from Colorado and Washington have jointly appealed to the White House and the U.S. Attorney General to…

News July 30
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Study: WA Rec Industry Not Creating Tourism Boom

Interest in traveling to Seattle has dipped slightly despite the start of recreational cannabis sales earlier this month,…

News July 29
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Rand Paul Pressuring Lawmakers to Declare Marijuana Stance

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has filed a series of marijuana-related amendments in recent days, attaching the measures…

News July 29
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CBD, Hemp Bill Introduced in House

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill in the U.S. House that would effectively legalize CBD oils and…

News July 28
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90% Support MMJ in Florida

Opponents of medical marijuana legalization in Florida have ramped up publicity for their campaign in recent weeks. But…

News July 28
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Stiff Competition for LV Dispensary Licenses

Applicants for medical marijuana dispensary licenses in Las Vegas face some hefty competition. Roughly 47 groups have thrown…

News July 28
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New York Times Urges Marijuana Legalization

The New York Times editorial board is calling for an end to the federal ban on marijuana use…

News July 28
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