Eleven states that will likely be the last ones to legalize marijuana have been identified by 24/7 Wall St. This post from USA Today analyzes the states with harshest marijuana laws. Illegal in the United States for nearly 80 years, marijuana accounted for 8.2 million arrests nationwide between 2001 and 2010. Despite the decades old federal ban, the country's attitude ... Continue Reading
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Seasonal Marijuana Jobs Lure Migrants to Pot-Rich North Coast
The annual march of migrants for marijuana jobs throughout California's pot-rich North Coast is in full swing but reaction to the workers' presence is mixed. This post from San Jose Mercury News turns the spot light on the annual phenomenon that occurs during the traditional fall cannabis harvest season. Except for traffic passing through on Highway 101, this northern ... Continue Reading
Bill to Protect Cannabis Industry from Future President
Republican Diana DeGette is reintroducing a bill to take the option of shutting down cannabis industry away from any future president. This post from High Times reports the announcement of plans to reintroduce a preemptive measure against any adverse federal action that could put a stop to legal pot sales. While the Obama Administration has been allowing legal marijuana ... Continue Reading
Melissa Etheridge: Cannabis Revolution Is Being Led by Middle-Aged Women
Rock star Melissa Etheridge, the keynote speaker for the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition in LA, talks about her role in the cannabis revolution. This post from Fortune presents an interview with her on her roles as cannabis advocate, musician and entrepreneur. How did rock star Melissa Etheridge become the keynote speaker for the leading cannabis business ... Continue Reading