For some people, it might be hard to believe how much support has grown for recreational use of marijuana in the last two decades. In 2000, only 31% of American adults supported this movement, and today that number is exactly double. These numbers are meaningful. The implications of a society that, for the most part, accepts medical and recreational use of marijuana are ... Continue Reading
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President Donald Trump’s Statements on Marijuana
“Good people don’t smoke marijuana,” were the words spoken by the now-former attorney general, Jeff Sessions, during his Senate confirmation hearing in 2016. Right up to his resignation in 2018, Sessions was pretty vocal about his opinion on marijuana. The POTUS agrees with this, but not with the notion that marijuana should be banned altogether. While capricious behavior seems ... Continue Reading
The Vast Business Opportunities of Legal Cannabis
Could the cannabis industry trend be heralding a new gold rush? This post from City A.M. discusses how legal cannabis is raising the bar for investment possibilities and creativity. Is cannabis the new gold? And if so, are we at the gates of a greener and much more lucrative gold rush? Long gone are the days in which the legalisation of marijuana seemed impossible. Across ... Continue Reading
8 Things the Cannabis Community Is Grateful for In 2018
The cannabis community has much to be thankful for in 2018 and this is the best time of the year to focus on the positives. This post from Green Flower gives us eight reasons to show our gratitude. Thanksgiving week is upon us, and the Green Flower team is hopeful that you are surrounded by friends, family, love, and amazing food all week! This week is often full of ... Continue Reading
Cannabis Industry & New AG: The Best & Worst Scenarios
The next attorney general will inevitably play a major role in the U.S. cannabis industry. This post from Forbes discusses what Trump's new AG may mean for cannabis. Tuesday’s election will have major short- and long-term effects on marijuana policy. In the immediate sense, Michigan became the tenth state to legalize marijuana for adults, while successful ballot measures in ... Continue Reading