Marijuana industry employment is expected to see an annual growth of 220 percent in 2019. This post from Westword takes a closer look at the ranking of marijuana jobs by paycheck. The legal marijuana industry is booming, according to a new report from one of commercial pot's largest job recruiters. But which jobs are paying the most? In a recent analysis of the marijuana ... Continue Reading
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Buying Recreational Marijuana: All You Need to Know
Pot isn’t just consumed through joints and bongs anymore. Consumers also use vapes, dabs, edibles and other products. And marijuana is much stronger than it once was. This post from The Sacramento Bee shares a beginner’s guide to buying recreational marijuana. With recreational marijuana becoming available for sale on New Year’s Day, you may be asking yourself: Do I want to ... Continue Reading
2016 Likely to be a Turning Point for Marijuana Legalization
Although efforts have been underway for quite some time aiming for marijuana legalization, 2016 is the year that it may happen, with California leading the way. This post from NORML Blog discusses the different ways 2016 will be a watershed year for marijuana legalization. It’s been a year of preparation for those in the legalization movement. It’s a non-election year, with ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Tax Revenue Exceeds That from Alcohol in Colorado
Colorado’s marijuana tax revenue has reportedly exceeded the tax revenue generated from the alcohol industry, despite rumors of a thriving marijuana black market. This post from High Times discusses the reasons responsible for the difference in tax revenue generated from marijuana and alcohol. The state of Colorado, which is considered the forefather of the fully legal ... Continue Reading