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New Market: Maine’s tourism industry a potential boon for rec MJ businesses

By Bart Schaneman Buoyed by the state's reputation as an East Coast tourist mecca with a dramatic coastline,…

News January 26
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San Diego, San Francisco delay cannabis implementation

San Diego and San Francisco, two of the most populous cities in California, moved to delay cannabis-related businesses.…

News January 25
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Under legal pressure, Seattle MJ retailer changes name

Facing a lawsuit from an Oregon tea company, a Seattle cannabis retailer has decided discretion is the better…

News January 25
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Which states have the best chance to legalize cannabis in 2017?

South Carolina and Texas are leading candidates to legalize medical marijuana in 2017 and Connecticut, Rhode Island and…

News January 25
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OR rec cannabis sales keep falling amid supply, regulatory issues

Oregon’s embattled recreational marijuana industry posted its second straight monthly sales drop in December, hit by a supply shortage and problems…

News January 24
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Illinois state treasurer asks Trump for clarity on MMJ banking

Illinois’ state treasurer has joined California’s in requesting guidance from the new administration of President Donald Trump on…

News January 24
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California marijuana business owners in legal fog as they await statewide rules

The absence of statewide medical marijuana regulations following passage of California's recreational cannabis ballot measure has put existing MJ business…

News January 24
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Denver MJ company recalls products for possible pesticides

A Denver marijuana company is voluntarily recalling marijuana and cannabis-infused products after samples showed they could contain residual levels…

News January 23
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High-end cannabis pipe maker sues to defend trademark

Roor, one of the best-known names in cannabis smoking utensils, has filed almost 200 lawsuits since 2013 to…

News January 23
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Florida bill would allow 20 new medical marijuana businesses

At least one state senator in Florida isn’t content with proposed medical marijuana industry rules that would keep…

News January 23
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