You can't use marijuana legally, according to US law. But companies and growers are still granted cannabis patents! This post from Quartz Media reveals how cannabis seems to be, slowly but surely, gaining legitimacy. If you look closely, the US government doesn’t seem as intent on thwarting marijuana development as the rhetoric espoused by some politicians would have you ... Continue Reading
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California Takes Measures to Keep Marijuana Cultivation Flourishing
California lawmakers take measures to curb bans on marijuana cultivation in an attempt to correct a mistake in statewide medical marijuana regulations. This post from The Cannabist highlights the move to keep marijuana cultivation flourishing. The California Senate on Monday approved a bill aimed at slowing a rush of cities and counties racing to ban marijuana ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Tax Slated to Pay for College Scholarships
High school graduates in Pueblo County will soon have a chance to avail college scholarships that come from marijuana tax revenue. This post from CNN News sheds light on the uses that marijuana tax money is going to be put to in Colorado. Starting in 2017, high school graduates in one Colorado county will be able to turn to a college scholarship funded by marijuana ... Continue Reading
Cannabis: The Plant with Most Medicinal Benefits
No plant has ever been more misunderstood and more criminalized than cannabis, despite research showing the potential medicinal benefits of the plant. This post from Hemp For Future sheds light on why cannabis is considered to be the most medicinal plant in the world. More than a dozen U.S. states have now completely decriminalized the act of possessing marijuana and both ... Continue Reading
Santee Sioux Tribe to Build America’s First Marijuana Resort
The leaders of a South Dakota tribe are planning to launch the first ever marijuana resort in U.S. with first joints going on sale at a New Year's Eve party. This post from The Cannabist turns the spot light on the project that is expected to generate up to $2 million a month in profit. The Santee Sioux tribe has already proven its business acumen, running a successful ... Continue Reading