Florida Democrats filed a motion to overturn a medical cannabis smoking ban which is already being challenged in the courts. Read more in this post from High Times. States that were hesitant to legalize medical marijuana use have typically adopted a “no smoking” policy toward the medicine itself. Bans against smoking medical cannabis mainly stem from public health concerns ... Continue Reading
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Big Investments to Back New Cannabis Products
As California gears up to legalize recreational marijuana, wealthy investors are rushing to back new cannabis products, both for health and for pleasure. This post from STATnews.com highlights how big-name tech investors are pouring millions into marijuana! The storied Silicon Valley venture firm Benchmark Capital has launched a slew of tech companies: Twitter, Uber, Snapchat, ... Continue Reading
Recreational Weed Garners $500,000 In Taxes
First days of recreational marijuana sales in Nevada generated about $500,000 in taxes. This post from Las Vegas Sun Newspaper reports the exciting legalization of recreational weed in the state. The first four days of legal recreational marijuana sales generated $3 million in sales revenue and about $500,000 in tax revenue, putting Nevada on pace to achieve an estimated $30 ... Continue Reading
Report Blames DEA for Impeding Marijuana Research
A new report blasts DEA for spending four decades obstructing marijuana science. This article from The Huffington Post shares more details about the report! The Drug Enforcement Administration has been impeding and ignoring the science on marijuana and other drugs for more than four decades, according to a report released this week by the Drug Policy Alliance, a drug policy ... Continue Reading
Why Marijuana Legalization Will Surely Happen
Marijuana legalization is inevitable. For the first time in history, the tide has begun to change. This article from The Huffington Post discusses why you too should vote in favor. Legal Marijuana is going to happen, the only question is when. The most recent polls show 54% of Americans favor legalizing marijuana. Here’s why you should get behind it, too. Marijuana is ... Continue Reading