Cannabis News

WASHINGTON – Washington state is expanding its licensed cannabis businesses and under a new law, which will be owned and operated by those most affected by former drug policies. According to Axios Seattle, Governor Jay Inslee signed a measure into law on May 1st, that will allow 52 more retail cannabis shops to open in […]

The Texas House of Representatives voted to approve a measure to decriminalize marijuana in the state. It’s a win for marijuana advocates. However, more work is ahead before the bill can pass the Senate and ultimately ends up on Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) desk for his signature. Still, an early win in the House gives […]

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has announced that the state’s medical cannabis industry is slowly gaining traction, and the first round of licensed growers is expected to be approved by mid-summer, WBRC reports. According to the head of the Medical Association of Alabama, Mark Jackson, the medical cannabis industry in the state […]

It’s no secret. In the cannabis industry, businesses have a lot of hurdles to overcome. From banking restrictions to navigating frequent changes in state and federal laws, cannabis companies face challenges unlike any other businesses in the nation. However, despite these significant struggles, America’s cannabis companies are among the fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. If […]

COBB CO., GA – After nearly a decade of legislative actions, cannabis patients in George were finally able to access medical cannabis oil from a dispensary in Marietta last Friday, April 28th. According to a report by WSB-TV, The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission approved in a unanimous vote two dispensary licenses to companies […]

ST. PAUL, MN – The Senate passed a cannabis bill that legalizes recreational marijuana; however, it has multiple differences from the one passed by the House this week. CBS NEWS reports due to the many differences among the bills passed that the Senate and House must come to an agreement before the bill can go […]

In a first for the budding New York cannabis market, Albany is welcoming the state’s first delivery-only cannabis business. In a process that promises to be almost as easy as ordering pizza, Albany residents can have cannabis delivered to them. No more leaving the house or waiting in line to get the cannabis products you […]

ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota House passed a cannabis bill that will legalize recreational marijuana and create a new state Office of Cannabis Management. In addition to those two objectives above, the bill also will establish the licensing process for businesses, set cannabis taxes, and expunge low-level cannabis convictions, according to CBS News. The […]

West Coast cannabis producers are discovering there can be too much of a good thing. Growers in this region have long dominated the market, as West Coast states provide ideal growing conditions and have longer legalization histories that have allowed producers more time to develop sophisticated operations. Unfortunately for growers in West Coast states, various […]

WILMINGTON, DE – While still not supported by Delaware’s governor, recreational marijuana became legal at midnight on Sunday. According to CBS NEWS, the bill passing legalization will not be signed by Governor John Carney nor will he veto it, which allows it to pass. Anyone ages 21 and up will now be able to purchase […]