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
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Long-Delayed Maryland Medical Marijuana Program Set to Launch
Some counties weigh restrictions as others welcome growers — and the jobs they offer — with open arms. This article from The Washington Post reviews reactions from the counties’ elected officials as Maryland prepares to launch its medical marijuana program after a delay of nearly 2½ years. Nearly 2 1/2 years after legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, ... Continue Reading
World’s Highest and Lowest Reported Weed Prices
With factors beyond demand and supply affecting weed prices, the cost of weed in the most expensive country can be 20 times of that in the cheapest one. This post from Salon has put together the highest and lowest prices of weed across the globe. The gram that would cost you $1 in Montevideo goes for more than 20 times as much in Oslo In a truly open global market, ... Continue Reading
Arizona Achieves a Medical Marijuana Milestone of 80,000 People
As of the end of July, more than 80,000 people in Arizona are qualified to legally possess, grow, or sell medical marijuana. This post from Phoenix New Times reports how the tally has seen a steady rise from the time the DHS began issuing registration cards in spring 2011. Arizona has reached a marijuana-legalization milestone, with more than 80,000 people now qualified to ... Continue Reading
Medical Marijuana License Awarded to 5 Producers by the New York State
A competitive bidding process saw the coveted medical marijuana license being awarded to 5 marijuana producers, out of 43 contenders, by the New York State Department of Health. This post from Hemp News highlights the run up to the announcement and the names of the license winners: The New York State Department of Health (DOH) on Friday announced five companies would be ... Continue Reading