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
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Michigan Is the First State in Midwest To Legalize Marijuana
Marijuana bill passes in Michigan, making it the first state in the Midwest to free the weed. Learn more about Michigan's legal marijuana in this post from Detroit Free Press. With a last-minute infusion of cash and support that was baked into Proposal 1 from the start, voters decided to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use Tuesday by a comfortable 56-44 percent ... Continue Reading
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
Could Midterm Elections Be A Game Changer for Cannabis?
After the mid-term elections, the nation may look even more cannabis-friendly. The midterm elections could push the U.S. further toward cannabis legalization. This post from Forbes discusses six ways the cannabis landscape could change after the elections. Voters in seven states will weigh in on 36 different cannabis proposalsTuesday, everything from the legalization of ... Continue Reading