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
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What Do New Governors Think of Marijuana Legalization?
Now that the midterm elections are over, this post from Civilized reports how all of America's newly elected governors feel about marijuana legalization. Yesterday was the midterm elections, and 20 new governors were elected in the United States, including seven Democrats who wrestled control of the governor’s mansion away from Republicans. Considering most marijuana ... Continue Reading
Banks Not Happy Dealing with Marijuana Businesses
Traditional banks are not willing to lend to marijuana businesses in Canada. This post from CNN Business highlights how the big banks are missing a boom. KushCo Holdings, a company that sells packaging and supplies to the cannabis industry, would love to borrow money from a real bank. CEO Nick Kovacevich wants to secure up to $30 million in revolving credit, so he can ... Continue Reading
The Best 5 Marijuana Reform Leaders in The Senate
In the run-up to the 2018 elections, here’re the 5 best U.S. Senators on marijuana reform. This post from Forbes also analyzes the major trends that stick out. With the 2018 election almost upon us, I’ve spent the last few weeks thinking about why Congress has never passed a bill legalizing marijuana. Despite overwhelming public support for both medical marijuana and ... Continue Reading
Legal Weed: A Rigorous Test of Canada’s Public Policy
Legalizing recreational marijuana, Canada begins a national experiment. This post from The New York Times reports how legal weed was celebrated amid euphoria and caution. Canada on Wednesday became the first major world economy to legalize recreational marijuana, beginning a national experiment that will alter the country’s social, cultural and economic fabric, and present the ... Continue Reading