Some of the poorer Denver neighborhoods have the most marijuana businesses. This post from The Cannabist highlights this skewed marijuana business scenario in Denver and the concerns it is raising. Recreational marijuana businesses have proliferated so rapidly in some of Denver’s poorer neighborhoods during the past two years that city officials are exploring ways to ... Continue Reading
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High-End Retail Design Livens Up Colorado Pot Shops
With marijuana legalization gaining momentum across the nation, pot shops are looking at high-end retail design for an exclusive edge. This post from The Cannabist highlights the trendy retail design of Ajoya, a new marijuana dispensary in Louisville, CO. When marijuana first became legal, design was the last thing on the mind of retailers. They just wanted their stores ... Continue Reading
Issue 3 Faces Defeat at Hands of Ohio Voters
Ohio voters reject a marijuana legalization proposal that would have only permitted a small set of investors to control the commercial marijuana industry. This post from Business Insider reports the defeat of Issue 3 initiative at the hands of Ohio voters. Ohio voters rejected a ballot proposal on Tuesday that would have legalized marijuana for recreational and medical use. ... Continue Reading
Ohio Rejects Monopolization of Commercial Marijuana Industry
Ohio voters reject a proposal that would have only permitted a small set of investors to control the commercial marijuana industry. This post from RT USA delivers the breaking news of the marijuana legalization measure being rejected by Ohioans. Ohio voters rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized the recreational and medical use of marijuana in the state, the ... Continue Reading
Portland Considers Consolidating Pot Shops in a Green Light District
Portland Commissioner Dan Saltzman wants to consolidate pot shops in a downtown Green Light District to cater to ‘green’ tourism. This post from The Weed Blog discusses the impact this step is likely to have on marijuana businesses and consumers. Portland, Oregon is home to one of the best marijuana scenes on the planet, and it’s getting better everyday. There are so many ... Continue Reading