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Hip Hop Artist Ray J Invests $5 Million to Launch Cannabis Brand

California is about to get another cannabis company. On Monday, American rapper, singer, actor, television star, and entrepreneur William Raymond Norwood Jr., better known by his professional monicker Ray J, announced his $5 million investment in William Ray LA....

New Jersey Health Officials to License Over 100 New Medical Marijuana Businesses

The New Jersey Department of Health announced on Monday that it plans to issue more than 100 new licenses for cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers to operate under the auspices of the state’s medical marijuana program, according to a...

VA Rejects Veteran’s Loan Application Over Job at Licensed Cannabis Business

If only this story was an outlier and federal prohibition didn’t continue to make life difficult for veterans, even in states with recreational cannabis. But the Boston Globe published an article today about how a 35-year-old disabled Massachusetts vet,...

Illinois Legislature Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Illinois House of Representatives approved a cannabis legalization bill on Friday, likely making the state the 11th to legalize possession and sales of marijuana for adults. The plan has already been approved by the state Senate and Gov....

Adult-Use Legalization Bill Passes Illinois House, Awaits Governor's OK

A bill to legalize marijuana in Illinois is heading to the governor's desk following a successful vote in the House of Representatives on May 31, 2019. The legislation would allow individuals 21 and older to possess, consume, and purchase cannabis...

Cannabis Events in Atlantic Canada, June 2019

Cannabis Events in Atlantic Canada for June 2019 June is an exciting time on the east coast, full of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the open water. The Atlantic provinces have cannabis-themed wellness, comedy, and conference programming to get...

Cannabis Events in Atlantic Canada, June 2019

Cannabis Events in Atlantic Canada for June 2019 June is an exciting time on the east coast, full of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the open water. The Atlantic provinces have cannabis-themed wellness, comedy, and conference programming to get...

Report: Government Saves Money if it Allows Marijuana Business Banking

The federal government would save money if a bipartisan bill to give marijuana businesses access to banks is approved, according to a report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on May 24, 2019. The legislation, which cleared the House...

5 Tips for Effectively Marketing Your Cannabis Business Online

Online marketing is a daunting world, made considerably difficult with the limitations imposed on cannabis companies. Many of the largest online marketing services and social media platforms still don't allow marijuana businesses to advertise. “When it comes to advertising the...

Kern County Just Became California’s Worst Cannabis Desert

Just in time for Memorial Day, a rural California county is shuttering its medical cannabis dispensaries and making its residents—many of them military veterans—drive at least 150 miles round-trip to the nearest legal store. Friday, May 24 marks the end...
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New Study Shows Cannabis Use Associated With ‘Significant Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease’

A new analysis of global health data has found that cannabis use is associated with a significantly increased risk...
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