Category: Cannabusiness

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Cannabis business news, commentary and analysis

November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
San Diego Medical Marijuana Patients Beware

San Diego Medical Marijuana Patients Beware

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) has re-launched a massive eradication effort against dispensaries, collective cultivation efforts, and medical marijuana patients. Those using cannabis with a doctor’s...
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
World Famous Cannabis Cafe Celebrates 4th Anniversary

World Famous Cannabis Cafe Celebrates 4th Anniversary

On November 13, 2009, the World Famous Cannabis Cafe (WFCC) opened its doors. The brainchild of Madeline Martinez, the cafe was created to provide a safe place for...
By: Anna Diaz
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
Only Two More Days to Weigh in on WA Medical Marijuana

Only Two More Days to Weigh in on WA Medical Marijuana

The Washington state Liquor Control Board announced last week that it was extending the deadline for public comment on proposed changes to the state’s existing medical marijuana...
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
Tennessee Considers Legalizing Hemp

Tennessee Considers Legalizing Hemp

Tennessee Senator Frank Niceley is drafting legislation to remove barriers to hemp production, legalizing hemp in Tennessee if it passes.
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
Demand for Low-THC Pot for Children Outpaces Nonprofit

Demand for Low-THC Pot for Children Outpaces Nonprofit

Now that marijuana’s medical properties are becoming undeniable, particularly for cancer and epilepsy, more and more parents of sick kids are seeking out the healing herb and...
November 11, 2013
11/11/2013
Urge Washington to Strengthen, Preserve Patients Rights

Urge Washington to Strengthen, Preserve Patients Rights

Medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) filed recommendations yesterday for the Washington State legislature, based on a series of patient and provider stakeholder meetings...
November 11, 2013
11/11/2013
CNN Video: Pot to Mint More Millionaires Than Microsoft?

CNN Video: Pot to Mint More Millionaires Than Microsoft?

CNN’s Don Lemon sat down to talk legalization with stakeholders on both sides of the debate: Steve DeAngelo, Kevin Sabet and Jamen Shively. This video clip features...
November 8, 2013
11/08/2013
Piece of the Week | Rob Morrison Glass/Hitman Glass Animal Mayhem Torch Tube

Piece of the Week | Rob Morrison Glass/Hitman Glass Animal Mayhem Torch Tube

This week’s Piece of the Week is the sickest friggin’ piece I have ever seen! Feast your eyes and show your respect to the Rob Morrison vs....
November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
WA Cannabis Start-Ups Pitched Investors For Funding Tuesday

WA Cannabis Start-Ups Pitched Investors For Funding Tuesday

The ArcView Investing group held a meeting in Seattle on Tuesday for hopeful cannabis start-ups to pitch their businesses.
November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
Medical Marijuana Could Mean Big Money For Illinois

Medical Marijuana Could Mean Big Money For Illinois

CBS reports that Illinois’ medical marijuana business is expected to rake in big money, as much as $45 million the first year.
November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Banking Woes

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Banking Woes

In the usual fashion of one part progress to two parts regression, I have a story of weed woe to share. Two weeks ago, my dispensary was...
November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
The Green Rush: Marijuana Set to Grow Faster Than Smartphones

The Green Rush: Marijuana Set to Grow Faster Than Smartphones

Legal cannabis is predicted to outpace the speed of global smart phone expansion. It is expected that more than $1.43 billion in legal cannabis will be sold...
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
MI Senate Considers Moving Medical Cannabis to Pharmacies

MI Senate Considers Moving Medical Cannabis to Pharmacies

Michigan’s Senate will consider a bill that will move medical cannabis to pharmacies, essentially cutting off caregivers and self-growing patients.
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
All Marijuana Tax Measures Pass: CO Really Wants That Money

All Marijuana Tax Measures Pass: CO Really Wants That Money

Recreational marijuana tax measures were all over Colorado’s 2013 election ballots yesterday, from several municipal taxes of 3-5% to the state-wide 25% tax Proposition AA. Proposition AA...
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
The Success of Israel’s Medical Vaporizer Program

The Success of Israel’s Medical Vaporizer Program

The Volcano Medic is specifically designed for, and is the only vaporizer approved by, Israel’s medical marijuana program.
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
Washington Liquor Control Board Wants to Ban Marijuana in Bars

Washington Liquor Control Board Wants to Ban Marijuana in Bars

I highly doubt I am the first to say it, but I am going to say it again: what in the clear blue f*#k is up with...
November 5, 2013
11/05/2013
CO Town’s Marijuana Ban Can Be Overturned By Voters

CO Town’s Marijuana Ban Can Be Overturned By Voters

Residents in Palmer Lake, Colorado recently gathered enough signatures to put the City Council’s marijuana ban up for a vote in April 2014.
November 4, 2013
11/04/2013
Updates From Jovan Jackson Medical Marijuana Trial

Updates From Jovan Jackson Medical Marijuana Trial

October 28, 2013 Jovan Jackson and his attorneys were back in court today for day two of the prosecution’s case against the Navy veteran and medical cannabis...
November 4, 2013
11/04/2013
Marijuana Legalization Will Produce Public Health Benefits

Marijuana Legalization Will Produce Public Health Benefits

Jacob Sullum explains on Forbes that marijuana legalization will reduce drinking, producing public health benefits such as fewer traffic deaths.
November 4, 2013
11/04/2013
Over 300 Marijuana Business Applications Accepted In CO

Over 300 Marijuana Business Applications Accepted In CO

Over 300 marijuana business applications have been accepted so far in Colorado; 136 for retail shops, 28 for infused products, and 174 for cultivation.