U.S. Grown Weed Being Smuggled Into Mexico
It turns out that the latest development in drug trafficking between the U.S., Mexico border is that cannabis grown in the United States is increasingly being smuggled into Mexico.
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Pot LuckLink
Uruguay Opens Its First Marijuana Fair
Uruguay's first marijuana fair, dubbed "Expocannabis" has opened in Montevideo, a year after the growing and sale of the drug was legalized in this country. The legalization was aimed for producers and users to exchange information about the medicinal, therapeutic and industrial possibilities of pot.
House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Stop Legalization in D.C.
The House of Representatives passed a republican backed "cromnibus" spending bill just hours before the deadline, which will stop the legalization of cannabis voted for by the people of Washington D.C.
Two Colorado Women Form Cannabis Branding Business
Two young women from Colorado have teamed up to form the company Cannabrand, a marketing/PR firm that deal exclusively with cannabis related businesses.
Native American Tribes Cleared to Grow Cannabis by DOJ
This week, the United States Department of Justice released a memo stating that Native American tribes are legally allowed to grow marijuana on their designated tribal lands.
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Congress to Block Marijuana Legalization in DC
The Republican-led US House is using a crucial spending bill in an effort to block marijuana legalization in Washington, DC. The appropriations bill was posted online late Tuesday with a section that says the legislation"prohibits both federal and local funds from being used to implement a referendum legalizing recreational marijuana use in the District."
Even German Pharmaceutical Companies Hate Cannabis
A recent article showcased the hesitance of German pharmaceutical companies to get behind cannabis legalization. Did I say hesitance? I meant something more along the lines of vehement opposition.
CannabusinessLink
SF Conference Sets Tone for Future Cannabis Industry
When cannabis entrepreneurs and activists convene at the next International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) February 15 and 16 at San Francisco’s Hyatt Regency hotel, at stake will be not only the future of California but also the future of the cannabis industry nationwide.
Women Leading the Fight for Cannabis Legalization
In a new study, researchers found that women between the age of 30 and 50 are key players in the battle for legalization in Colorado and Washington.
Cannabis Consumers and Cannabis Capitalists, Is There Common Ground?
Common consumers just wanted our weed, we never wanted to be outside the law. Those who grew and sold illegal weed were, perhaps, only interested in the money.
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Uruguay Marijuana Secure: Tabare Vazquez Wins Office
Tabare Vazquez's victory in Uruguay's presidential election is a show of support for the leftist coalition that has governed the country for the past decade and allows the government to proceed with its plan to create the world's first state-run marijuana marketplace.
Sabet Weeps as Cannabis Culture Thrives
Big Cannabis is really a non-factor in regards to legalization. Sabet, for his part, has used this argument as one of the main stilts of his rhetoric. He's always blathering on that if we think Big Pharma and Big Tobacco are bad, we have no idea how apocalyptic Big Cannabis will be.
Georgia Lawmakers Push Bills to Legalize Cannabis
Sen. Thompson introduced two bills, one which would allow for individuals with certain illnesses to purchase full plant medical cannabis, and one which would allow for regulated retail sale of cannabis to adults.
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Legal Pot in the U.S. May Be Undercutting Mexican Marijuana
Made-in-America marijuana is on a roll. More than half the states have now voted to permit pot for recreational or medical use, most recently Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia. As a result, Americans appear to be buying more domestic marijuana, which in turn is undercutting growers and cartels in Mexico.
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D.C. Council Moves Ahead With Marijuana Legalization in the Nation's Capital
Last Tuesday, the District of Columbia council’s Committee on Business, Consumer, and Regulatory Affairs approved legislation that charges D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) with licensing and regulating marijuana producers and retailers, paving the way...
"Faces of Cannabis" Seeks to Redefine America's Perception
Over a year ago, photographer Nichole Montanez began a project titled "Faces of Cannabis." Her mission is to share the truth of what medical cannabis has done for children with epilepsy.
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Bills That Would Legalize Marijuana Introduced in Georgia
A Georgia state senator has introduced two pieces of legislation Monday that would legalize both medical and recreational marijuana in the state. SB 6 would allow those at least 21-years-old to purchase a “limited” amount of marijuana and SB 7 would authorize marijuana for medical use for those with a “debilitating medical condition.”
Official Bob Marley Cannabis Brand 'Marley Natural' Announced
The iconic legend, prophet and activist Bob Marley has been a symbol of peace, love and justice for almost six decades and now his family is teaming up with a private equity firm in Seattle to make his image a symbol for a new brand of cannabis.