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NPR Segment on Medical Pot a Business Buzzkill

National Public Radio aired a 4-minute segment on Tuesday covering recent developments in the medical marijuana industry. It’s…

News July 13
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Stats: Do Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Really Fuel an Increase in Crime?

You’ve no doubt read articles about dispensaries robbed at gunpoint. And we’ve all heard about attacks on workers…

News July 12
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Compliance Costs for Pot Centers in Colorado: $30,000 and Up…Way Up

How much does it cost to comply with Colorado’s new medical marijuana regulations? Think $30,000 minimum and more…

News July 8
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Chris Walsh: ‘Clarification’ of Ogden Memo Leaves MMJ in Even Murkier State

With July 4th in the rearview mirror, many Americans are recovering from holiday hangovers tied to beer or…

News July 5
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DOJ to Medical Pot Industry: Government Could Prosecute Dispensaries, Growers

Well, you asked for it, and now you got it. Unfortunately, it’s probably the worst news possible for…

News July 1
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From Montel Williams to Miracle-Gro, Medical Cannabis Gets Big-Name Support

Ok, it’s time to connect the dots from the past few weeks and see if we can see…

News June 29
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July 1 Compliance Deadline Approaching for Dispensaries in Colorado, but It’s Not Judgement Day

After months and months of preparation, it’s almost here. Colorado medical pot dispensaries are bracing themselves for this…

News June 27
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Bill by Ron Paul, Barney Frank to End Federal War on Weed a Giant Leap Forward for Marijuana

Marijuana advocates, rejoice! You’re getting some much-needed support today by big-name lawmakers. Today, Congressmen Ron Paul and Barney…

News June 23
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Comparing Cigarettes With Weed Highlights Hypocracy of Medical Marijuana Policies in America

When it comes to shedding light on the hypocrisy of federal marijuana policies, many pot backers bring up…

News June 22
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Chris Walsh: Medical Cannabis Question During Miss America Pageant a Sign of the Times

I caught about five minutes of the Miss America pageant on TV the other night. No, I swear…

News June 21
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