Tag: legalization
Opioid Use Reduced in States with Medicinal Cannabis
Opioid use is dropping in states that have legalized the medicinal use of cannabis.
Two new studies were published Monday highlighting cannabis' impact on the...
Berkeley Lowers Taxes on Recreational Cannabis to Deter Black Market Sales
Berkeley cannabis consumers are betting a tax break.
The city has announced a decision to lower the local sales tax on recreational cannabis sales from...
McConnell Seeks Industrial Hemp Legalization
The leader of the U.S. Senate has announced a plan to protect the industrial hemp industry from federal prosecution.
"We all are so optimistic that...
California Faces Cannabis Shortage as Black Market Remains Strong
Recreational cannabis sales have only just begun in California, but there are already concerns over a supply crisis that could be on the horizon.
As...
Pennsylvania to Allow Medical Cannabis Program to Expand and Greenlights Research
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Regulators in Pennsylvania have approved a major expansion of the state's medical cannabis program.
On Thursday officials announced that the program will...
Former NFL Running Back Ricky Williams Starts Cannabis Brand
Ricky Williams is looking to score a touchdown in an entirely new arena.
The Heisman Trophy winner and former All-Pro NFL running back for the...
From Morgan Stanley to Marijuana
The 2008 financial crisis was probably the most significant cultural and market disruptor since 9/11. The effects of reckless banking and the sub-prime mortgage debacle...
Connecticut Considering Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Lounges
Hartford, Conn.- Big changes could be coming to Connecticut's cannabis laws. State lawmakers are considering bills to legalize recreational use as well as a plan...
Wholesale Cannabis Prices Continue to Drop
Buying cannabis at your local dispensary may be easier than ever on your wallet.
Legal cannabis prices have been on the decline for several years...
Weedmaps Pushes Back Against Bureau of Cannabis Control
Weedmaps has responded to a cease-and-desist letter sent by the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) last week.
As we reported, the BCC sent approximately...