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Economics

The Global Cannabis Market May Grow by 36% in 2019, Experts Say

One of the perennial indexes for the state of the legal cannabis market’s financial future just...

Economics

How One Tiny CA County Grew 35% of the State’s Cannabis

Plenty of people in Santa Barbara County aren’t too keen on commercial cannabis.

Culture

Study: Young Adults Living Near Dispensaries With Ads Consume More Cannabis

The way the study defines “young” is likely to cause confusion. Plus, the findings directly contradict...

Economics

Colorado Has Hit $1 Billion in Tax Revenue Since Marijuana Was Legalized

New numbers show Colorado is taking in more money than expected when it comes to cannabis...

Legal

Nevada Blocks Las Vegas From Opening Cannabis Lounges Until 2021

What happens in Vegas gets delayed by the state legislature.

Legal

Americans Want Legal Weed for These Reasons

Data shows Americans are interested in trying cannabis for a variety of physical and mental conditions.

Politics

Uganda Poised to Become Africa’s Next Cannabis Powerhouse

After the country’s Agriculture Ministry approved cultivation licenses, other legislators demanded that legality be clarified before...

Cultivation

The East Coast Will Soon Get Its First Outdoor Commercial Cannabis Crop

The first outdoor recreational cannabis crop is coming to the East Coast, bringing with it questions...

Legal

U.S. Appeals Court Orders DEA to Consider Cannabis Rescheduling Petition

The Cannabis Cultural Association won a limited legal victory, with a federal appeals court ruling that...

Legal

Colorado Law to Allow Social Cannabis Consumption

Colorado has passed a law allowing Amsterdam-style public cannabis smoking in "Marijuana Hospitality Establishments," along with...

Economics

Shame of the Cities: Why Marijuana Legalization Isn’t Buying CA Nice Things

High taxes and hundreds of cities and counties refusing to legalize commercial cannabis sales means California...

Politics

The FDA Could Decide Today If CBD in Your Food Is Legal (But Probably Won’t)

The CBD craze hinges on action from the Food and Drug Administration, which is likely to...

Legal

Activists Back Last-Ditch Bid for New York Cannabis Legalization in 2019

With the end of the legislative session in Albany closing in, a new bill has been...

Politics

Illinois Could Be Days Away From Legalizing Cannabis

A bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois has cleared the hurdle in the State...

Economics

Gov. Polis Just Broadly Expanded Cannabis Investment Opportunities in Colorado

Starting in November, it will be possible for publicly traded companies to directly invest in Colorado...

Legal

The Feds Crack Down on Colorado’s Underground Cannabis Market

With help from local police, federal officials last week arrested dozens of people, conducted about 250...

Politics

The Cannabis Industry Lobbies on Capitol Hill for Banking & Equity

The cannabis industry lit up Capitol Hill this week, as advocates lobbied their representatives, focusing on...

Economics

Northern Swan’s Newest Appointees Vindicate AOC’s Critique of Cannabis Legalization

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won praise from activists when she decried a white-dominated legal cannabis industry. As if...

Joint Opinions

What Cannabis Legalization Opponents Have Right

Amid the distortions and tired lies, legalization foes are speaking one truth: commercial cannabis isn’t working...

Economics

Cannabis Beverages Might Not Be the Next Big Thing After All

Aurora CEO says the proven cannabis market is not in drinks.