Month: October 2016 (Page 7)

WSPA.comMarijuana's economic impact continues to growWSPA.comAccording to the Marijuana Policy Group (MPG), in 2015, sales of recreational marijuana grew by 42.4 percent, to $996 million. “I think it goes to show, if you properly regulate the cannabis industry, it has a great benefit to the economy,” Jacob …After Election Day,Continue Reading

VolteFace Magazine (blog)The Long and Winding Road to Cannabis Regulation in The Golden StateVolteFace Magazine (blog)“The passage of Proposition 215 is considered a significant victory for medical marijuana. It exempts patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for medical treatment recommended by a physician from criminal laws whichContinue Reading

Malta Independent OnlineMan admits to cultivating cannabis plant, given suspended sentence …Malta Independent OnlineA Welshman, residing in Mtarfa, was given a suspended sentence after he admitted to cultivating a cannabis plant Alistair David George Smith was accused of …and more » Read More: Man admits to cultivating cannabis plant, given suspended sentenceContinue Reading

Legalization of Cannabis Pending in Nine StatesPR Newswire (press release)Terra Tech Corp (OTCQX: TRTC) is a cannabis-focused agriculture company which operates through two segments: Hydroponic Produce and Cannabis Products. Terra Tech integrates the natural world with technology to create sustainable solutions for … Read More: Legalization of Cannabis Pending in NineContinue Reading

USA TODAYAfter Election Day, access to marijuana likely to reach all-time high across nationUSA TODAYLawmakers see marijuana taxes as a source of new revenue to close budget gaps, while entrepreneurs are considering the business case, with potentially billions of dollars in profits possible from this fast-growing Made-In-America industry. Arizona …US 'couldContinue Reading

FOX21News.comRecreational Marijuana's Economic Impact Continues to GrowFOX21News.comCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The numbers are out and they are smoking. According to the Marijuana Policy Group (MPG), in 2015, sales of recreational marijuana grew by 42.4 percent, to $996 million dollars. “I think it goes to show, if you properly …Will Prop.Continue Reading

LSU NowLSU AgCenter enters medical marijuana businessLSU NowBill Richardson, vice president of agriculture & dean of the College of Agriculture, has since received a lot of positive feedback from the University community. “I've got a lot of testimonials from people who were using it illegally because it did …and more »Continue Reading