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As Early Voting Begins, Arkansas Medical Marijuana Measure in Deep Hole

If Arkansas is going to join the list of medical cannabis states this year, its legalization measure will have to mount an epic comeback. A new poll released this week…

News October 23
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Weekly Wrapup: New Medical Cannabis States Coming Online + Latest on Marijuana Legalization

Last week, the marijuana industry received some good news on the East Coast, where two emerging medical cannabis states have made tangible progress with their dispensary programs. New Jersey could…

News October 22
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Must-See TV: ’60 Minutes’ to Highlight MMJ Debate, Colorado Medical Marijuana Industry

Medical marijuana will take center stage this Sunday, with “60 Minutes” airing a segment that explores the cannabis industry in Colorado and the legal issues surrounding MMJ. The piece –…

News October 19
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6 Massachusetts Towns Already Trying to Ban Dispensaries Ahead of MMJ Legalization Vote

With Massachusetts poised to become the 18th US state to legalize medical marijuana, cannabis advocates are gearing up for a major celebration on election night. But some local officials are…

News October 18
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Dana Cawthon: Solid Cash Control, Accounting Policies Can Help Cannabis Businesses Head Off Problems

By Dana Cawthon Due to the recent banking setbacks in the cannabis industry, all dispensaries and edibles kitchens must take extra measures to document cash activity while still maintaining accrual…

News October 18
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New Jersey, Rhode Island Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Finally Poised to Open?

The day when patients in New Jersey and Rhode Island can start purchasing medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary appears to be drawing near. Both states have made significant progress…

News October 17
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Marijuana Legalization in Colorado Loses Some Steam, MMJ Businesses Still Unsure of Impact

A ballot measure calling for the legalization of cannabis in Colorado has slipped a bit in the latest polls, setting the stage for what could be an extremely close election…

News October 16
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Weekly Wrapup: Landmark Medical Cannabis Court Cases + Momentum in Massachusetts

Legal developments dominated medical marijuana news last week, with a trio of important MMJ lawsuits making headlines: #1. In Michigan, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case focused…

News October 15
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Michigan Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Look to State Supreme Court for Help

The medical marijuana industry in Michigan has had a rough go of it over the past year, with scores of dispensaries closing shop under intense pressure from local and state…

News October 12
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