Cannabis News

Is risk of state discipline scaring doctors away from medical marijuana? – Marijuana News

Medical marijuana industry advocates and observers say a dearth of doctors willing to recommend patients is among the hurdles Illinois’ fledgling industry needs to overcome.

Colorado marijuana sales skyrocket to nearly $1 billion in 2015 – Marijuana News

$996,184,788 — that's the final tally for Colorado marijuana sales as December 2015 figures show a record-setting finish.

Cannabis compliance: a painstaking but essential part of the legal industry’s growth

Bruce Kennedy ~ WeedWorthy ~

As the legal marijuana movement grows so does the need for compliance professionals, who can assist those businesses in staying out of regulatory trouble.

Australia commits to legal growing of medicinal marijuana – Marijuana News

CANBERRA, Australia — Australian lawmakers committed on Wednesday to legalize the growing of marijuana for medical use within a part of the world renowned for zero-tolerance and harsh penalties for illegal drugs.

Oregon should fund marijuana research institute, task force says – Marijuana News

Oregon should fund an independent marijuana institute to support and conduct world-class research into the drug's medical and public health benefits, says a task force that includes state officials, scientists and leading physicians.

Pastry chef showcases marijuana-infused chocolates – Marijuana News

Award-winning Chicago pastry chef Mindy Segal wants to bring her chocolates to the medical marijuana industry.

Facebook Confirms State-Legal Pot Businesses Risk Deletion – Marijuana News

An anti-legalization advocate urges followers to 'report' more pages.

Few nonprofits know how to accept pot industry giving – Marijuana News

Colorado's legalization of recreational marijuana in 2012 has brought a new player to the philanthropic table in the marijuana industry, but many area nonprofits are unsure as to how to handle the industry's desire to give back.

Pot fans, foes fume as Washington DC tests limits of high life – Marijuana News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Almost a year has passed since it became legal to smoke, but not sell, marijuana in Washington, D.C., and pot enthusiasts and opponents alike are chafing under a compromise that leaves smokers in a haze over how to obtain their weed.

Marco Rubio's reefer madness – Marijuana News

Marco Rubio is still fighting the war on weed.


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