Maryland Names Top Medical Marijuana Applicants
Medical marijuana is making progress in Maryland, with all the growers and processors being finalized. Read the full story from the Source: Maryland Names Top Medical Marijuana Applicants
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Public meeting held on medical cannabis card delays in New Mexico| KRQE News 13
A backlog in the state’s Medical Cannabis Program continues and Thursday groups are looking for answers. The backlog has left medical cannabis patients waiting 60 or more days to receive their cards, leaving thousands of people without medicine. But a state statute says it should only take 30 days. Advocacy groups say the problem has been ongoing for […]
Ultra Health denied #NMTrue certification by New Mexico Tourism Department – Albuquerque Business First
Ultra Health, a regional cannabis producer, was denied a New Mexico True certification for its product. The certification program allows producers approved by the Tourism Department to use New Mexico True branding on their products. The goal, according to the organization’s website, is to improve the marketing for products that are 100 percent New Mexico made. […]
Former head of Alaska marijuana board booted by governor | | dailyprogress.com
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The former chairman of the board tasked with regulating Alaska’s nascent marijuana industry has been removed by Gov. Bill Walker. Source: Former head of Alaska marijuana board booted by governor | | dailyprogress.com
Private Companies Have No Incentive to Study Marijuana – Newsweek
With the legalization of marijuana becoming more common, there is a dearth of knowledge on the drug itself, after years of governmental restrictions on its study. This article, by issue editor Tim Baker and other articles about Marijuana in America, are included in the new NewsweekSpecial Edition, Weed U.S.A. Federal restrictions limiting legal cannabis to one source are […]
Editorial: California should legalize recreational marijuana – Mercury News
It’s time to legalize marijuana use, and Proposition 64, unlike previous proposals in California, is a thoughtful measure that builds on the experiences of other states that have done it. Source: Editorial: California should legalize recreational marijuana – Mercury News
Clinton or Trump? Find Out Which Candidate the Marijuana Industry Favors from: The Motley Fool
A recent poll showed overwhelming support for this presidential candidate among cannabis industry professionals and executives. Find Out Here: Clinton or Trump? Find Out Which Candidate the Marijuana Industry Favors — The Motley Fool
Illinois Becomes The 21st State To Decriminalize Marijuana
On July 29, Illinois State Gov. Bruce Rauner signed SB 2228, which removed criminal penalties for those found in possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana. The passing of this bill makes Illinois the 21st state to decriminalize marijuana. Read More: Illinois Becomes The 21st State To Decriminalize Marijuana
New Mexico’s Medical Marijuana Industry Surges Ahead – Marijuana Business Daily
By Omar Sacirbey New Mexico’s nearly decade-old medical marijuana market is sprinting ahead as if it had just opened, thanks to a 70% jump in new patients over the past year. Sales via dispensaries hit nearly $10 million in the first quarter – almost double the total from the same period in 2015. The […]
Arizona to Issue 30 New Medical-Marijuana Dispensary Licenses
Arizona Health Department Says It’ll Grant About 30 More Dispensary Licenses AZDHS will accept applications this summer for about 30 new medical marijuana dispensary licenses in Arizona. The Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ announced in a blog post, the need for licensing and describes the current state of cannabis business in Arizona: […]
