Day: January 11, 2019

An Arkansas cultivation company has planted the first crop of medical cannabis and growing is underway, a sign that the market’s long-delayed launch may be approaching. According to Arkansas TV stations KHBS and KHOG, planting began Jan. 10 at the Bold Team cultivation center in Cotton Plant, 75 miles northeast ofContinue Reading

Bruce, Ben, and Alyssa discuss the second coming of Reefer Madness with author David Bienenstock. Also: What would you name your cannabis store? The post The Roll-Up #68: Tell Your Children appeared first on Leafly. Read More: The Roll-Up #68: Tell Your ChildrenContinue Reading

In a ruling hailed as landmark by rights advocates, the Vermont Supreme Court last week decided unanimously in favor of an African American motorist who challenged a 2014 stop by a state trooper as unlawful and racially motivated. The ruling found the police may be held liable for the improperContinue Reading

In his first state budget, California Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended a sharp increase in spending for marijuana regulatory programs. But it’s an open question whether additional funding will be enough to help steady the state’s cannabis economy. The governor’s budget proposes setting aside more than $200 million for marijuana-related activitiesContinue Reading

Marijuana firms in Canada raised a record 11.96 billion Canadian dollars ($9 billion) last year as they prepared to meet demand in the new adult-use market and grow their medical operations globally. That represents a 150% increase over 2017, when Canadian companies raised CA$4.7 billion, according to data compiled byContinue Reading