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Obama Says to Leave Colorado Pot Alone As Congress Rejects New Riders to Spending Plan

Although the federal government continues to wage a vicious war against the cannabis plant, the Obama...

Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders Moves to End Federal Prohibition of Cannabis

In a move that decisively sets his stance on drug policy apart from any other candidate,...

Economics

New York Banks Say “No” to Cannabis

New York’s medical cannabis industry is scheduled to launch at the beginning of 2016, but the...

Politics

5 Ways Medical Marijuana Could Be Federally Legalized

Currently, 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. Fifteen other states have...

Economics

Colorado Credit Union Sues Federal Reserve

Although the federal government recently issued a set of new rules technically allowing the banking industry...

Politics

Federal Cannabis Bills In Political Purgatory

While there has been a great deal of anticipation over the past several months in regards...

Politics

A Closer Look at the Federal MMJ Bill

There was a historical piece of legislation introduced to Congress that aims to legalize medical marijuana...

Economics

Cannabis Investing: What You Need to Know in 2015

From Forbes, Fortune and Bloomberg, media outlets have been discussing the money pouring into Colorado from...

Politics

Colorado Gov: Regulatory System is Beginning to Work

In Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper’s 45-minute State of the State Address, he covered topics such as...

Economics

Nation’s First Weed Bank to Open in Colorado

When finding places to put your cash becomes a problem, more than likely you’re a success....

Industry Events

Sin City Hosts Marijuana Business Conference

From hand-held marijuana breathalyzers to a “Shark Tank”-style pitch session hosted by Ben & Jerry’s co-founder...

Politics

International Student Organization Joins the Push for Legalization

Throughout history, grassroots organizations have played a significant role in progressing social and cultural thought by...

Economics

Big Cannabusiness: Reconciling the Recreational Boom and the Medical Marketplace

On New Year’s Day, as retail sales of cannabis went legal in Colorado, the state’s dispensaries...

Industry Events

Cannabis Goes Corporate: The National Cannabis Business Summit In Denver

Story and photo by Matt Cote Hundreds of cannabis industrialists filled the bustling auditorium: entrepreneurs, investors,...

In History

6 Months of Successful Retail Sales in Colorado

Closing the month of June, the State of Colorado will have half a year’s worth of...

Legal

Denver Police Uncover Marijuana Robbery Heist

Earlier this month, Denver police alerted the media of a plot to rob marijuana transporters across...

Joint Opinions

Why Advertisers Should Embrace Marijuana

With the majority of Americans in favor of marijuana legalization and the recent legalization of marijuana...

Joint Opinions

Obama Administration Shows Signs of Ending Cannabis Prohibition

President Barack Obama’s accomplishments in office are numerous and significant but for marijuana activists like myself,...

Politics

Kansas City Based Agrisoft Ready to Tackle Pot Shop’s Cash Problem

One of the most challenging aspects to entering the cannabis industry is in relation to how...

Economics

Video: Stephen Colbert Highlights “Ganjapreneurs” Shaping New Industry

Every time a late night host mentions positive marijuana news, audiences go wild. Most recently, Colbert...