Month: June 2016 (Page 8)

The CannabistFederal agency won't include pot in annual crop statisticsThe CannabistSales and tax figures collected by state agencies may finally solve one of Oregon's long-running farm crop questions: whether marijuana is indeed the state's most valuable crop, as cannabis advocates have always maintained. Tight controls and reporting …and more » ReadContinue Reading

Chicago TribuneIllinois medical marijuana director resigns after 1 yearChicago TribuneAn attorney appointed last year by Gov. Bruce Rauner to lead the Illinois medical marijuana program has resigned to pursue work in the private sector. Joseph Wright, 32, who was in the position for just over one year, told The AssociatedContinue Reading

NewcanaannewsonlineAPNewsBreak: Illinois medical marijuana director resignsNewcanaannewsonlineFILE – In this Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 file photo, Jack Campbell, left, who heads the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Medicinal Plants works with Ataraxia's chief compliance officer Ross Morreale, right, on the final inspection of the …Illinois medical cannabis program director resignsExtractIllinoisContinue Reading

The AdvocateAPNewsBreak: Illinois medical marijuana director resignsThe AdvocateFILE – In this Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 file photo, Jack Campbell, left, who heads the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Medicinal Plants works with Ataraxia's chief compliance officer Ross Morreale, right, on the final inspection of the …Illinois medical cannabis programContinue Reading

East Valley TribuneDispensary overcomes marijuana stigma, celebrates third anniversaryEast Valley TribuneNotching your third year is a big milestone for any small business, but it's especially gratifying to Gina Berman and Lilach Power because of the hurdles and stigma they had to overcome just to get their medical marijuana dispensary upContinue Reading

ExtractMarijuana legalization takes first spot on Maine's November ballotExtractMaine's proposed legalization initiative, backed by the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, would allow adults 21 and older to possess, purchase and grow limited amounts of cannabis for personal use. The measure would establish a regulated …and more » Read More: Marijuana legalizationContinue Reading

STLtoday.comIllinois medical marijuana director resignsSTLtoday.comBruce Rauner to lead the Illinois medical marijuana program has resigned, a spokeswoman for the governor confirmed Monday. Spokeswoman … He will be replaced by Jack Campbell, the program's bureau chief in the Department of Agriculture, Kelly said.Illinois Medical Marijuana Program Director ResignsWANDIllinois medical cannabis programContinue Reading

KATUFederal agency won't include pot in annual crop statistics for OregonKATU(AP) – Sales and tax figures collected by state agencies may finally solve one of Oregon's long-running farm crop questions: whether marijuana is indeed the state's most valuable crop, as cannabis advocates have always maintained. Tight controls and …and more »Continue Reading

Money Morning7 Reasons to Invest in Marijuana Stocks NowMoney MorningMany people think that the marijuana industry is solely businesses that sell pot. But that's far from true. Some grow marijuana, while others make apps for pot sellers and users. Some even sell tools and equipment to help people grow andContinue Reading

ExtractIllinois medical marijuana director resignsFox 32 ChicagoHe will be replaced by Jack Campbell, the program's bureau chief in the Department of Agriculture, Kelly said. Phone messages left for Wright on Monday were not immediately returned. The change comes as Rauner considers signing a bill to extend the …APNewsBreak: Illinois medicalContinue Reading