Knowing the proper terminology when it comes to marijuana is becoming more and more important as the marijuana industry (medical ...
January, 2016
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1 January
Why Medical Marijuana Is Not yet Covered by Health Insurance
Although medical marijuana is approved in 23 states, it is still classified as a Schedule 1 drug federally. The difficulty ...
December, 2015
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31 December
Oregon’s 25% Recreational Marijuana Tax Begins in 2016
Recreational marijuana sales began in Oregon on October 1, 2015, and purchases had not been taxed up to this point. But beginning ...
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31 December
New Mexico Representative Files Marijuana Legalization Bill
Democratic State Representative, Bill McCamley pre-filed a bill for marijuana legalization in New Mexico. The bill would allow those over ...
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29 December
NCAA Easing Marijuana Use Penalties for College Athletes
The NCAA has tested for marijuana and performance-enhancing drugs since the 1980s. Student athletes who failed a drug test resulted ...
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29 December
Report: Marijuana Industry Could Reach $35 Billion by 2020
The marijuana industry continues to grow as more states move forward with medical and recreational legalization. The impact of this ...
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28 December
Nicole Smith Discusses Future of Cannabis Regulation in U.S.
In a recent Q&A on HuffPost, Nicole Smith, founder and CEO of Denver-based Mary’s Medicinals, an innovative business that produces ...
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25 December
Federal Marijuana Legalization Might Be on the Horizon
It is predicted that federal marijuana prohibition may end within the next 5 years. Several states, including Arizona, Massachusetts and ...
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24 December
New York Dispensaries Will Be Opening in January
Medical marijuana dispensaries in New York are set to open in January 2016. Business owners are preparing for the launch, ...
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24 December
Pittsburgh to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
In a 7-2 victory, Pittsburgh City Council members voted in favor of decriminalizing marijuana possession in the city. Residents will ...