Alaska to Become the First State With Legal Cannabis Cafés – Leafly

Before long, consumption in Alaska could look a lot more like the coffeeshops of Amsterdam. Alaska is said to Become the First State With Legal Cannabis Cafés. Businesses allowing onsite consumption could become part of the state’s cannabis culture as soon as this summer. One important distinction is that the proposal as it currently stands […]

Dr. Oz 1/7/2016 Discusses Medical Marijuana

Dr. Oz show on 1/7/16 medical marijuana segment with guest Montel Williams. In segment one,  Dr.OZ, Montel and mother discuss legislative issues in proving patients access. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI-N3A4vpJ8&feature=youtu.be Mothers explain how medicinal oil extracted from cannabis plants is the only solution to save their children. Montel talks about how cannabis has helped save his life for […]

Billionaire Sean Parker Donated $500,000 To Legalize Marijuana In California – Forbes

Photo: Bloomberg Technology billionaire Sean Parker is putting his money where his mouth is when it comes to pot legalization. The former Facebook president donated $500,000 to back a proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults in California, according to state campaign finance records filed Thursday. Parker’s funds went to a newly formed committee called Californians To Control, Regulate […]

16 small-business apps for 2016

Get techy or go home! Check out this great read on apps for small businesses. Adilas takes care of over half the needs on this list, and is my preferred tool – but hey,  tripit and joinme are cool new apps worth checking out! Over the past few years, the number of cloud-based applications that can […]

Carson, a republican presidential hopeful, expresses his support for medical marijuana in Iowa

During a Q and A, the former-brain-surgeon-turned-Republican-presidential-candidate stated that he approves of cannabis for medical use. “Medical marijuana has proven its benefit and it should be rescheduled, there’s no question about that,” Carson said. The mother of a child with epilepsy pressed Ben Carson to voice his stance on medical marijuana in Panora Wednesday. Last […]

It’s all about the routine: How to make your New Year resolutions stick

6 Tips to Make Your Professional New Year Resolutions Stick 2016 is going to be a big year for marijuana business. Last year felt status quo for many in the marijuana industry but it remains one of the fastest growing industries in America. Over the next 5 years, the number of businesses in the sector […]

Details of new medical marijuana bill in Georgia released only on 11Alive

Only on 11Alive Wednesday, hours before the legislation is filed, Macon Representative, and architect of the bill, Allen Peake is releasing the details of new medical marijuana legislation set to ignite the 2016 Georgia Legislative Session. In the new legislation, Peake aims to add Alzheimer’s, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Aids, Tourette’s syndrome, and intractable pain. Intractable pain […]

New York City’s first medical marijuana dispensary to open Thursday – NY Daily News

Congratulations to Nick Vita and the Columbia Care team. This company has successfully opened and operated marijuana cultivations and dispensaries in 3 other states, including Arizona, Massachusetts and Washington D.C. Marijuana Licensees in New York faced a lot of pressure given time requirements for opening and operating. Experience and professionalism will help move the New […]

Illinois medical marijuana sales surpass $1 million mark – Chicago Tribune

It may have been a turbulent take off, but Illinois Marijuana business is now up and flying! “Officials say Illinois patients legally purchased nearly $1.7 million worth of medical marijuana during November and December. Program director Joseph Wright on Monday announced sales figures since Nov. 9, when Illinois launched regulated sales with the opening of […]