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More seniors seek marijuana for age-related aches

The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using canes — arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community in the picturesque hills that frame this Southern California suburb a few…

The marijuana industry looks like the fastest-growing job market in the country

At a time when the rest of the labor market appears to be tightening up, the marijuana industry is just getting started when it comes to job creation, according to a recent report. Pot manufacturers and distributors, on both the…

Legalizing Marijuana, With a Focus on Social Justice, Unites 2020 Democrats

People in Colorado still remember John Hickenlooper’s crack after the state legalized marijuana, a move he opposed: “Don’t break out the Cheetos or Goldfish too quickly.” But Mr. Hickenlooper, the governor at the time of the 2012 initiative allowing recreational…

A Chicago-based marijuana company is being bought for $850 million

With Illinois’ marijuana industry staring down massive growth as the state considers legalizing the drug for recreational use, a company based in Phoenix is paying $850 million for Chicago-based cannabis operator Verano Holdings. The deal will give Harvest Health &…

Is the NHL the future of marijuana in pro sports? Why it could be

Player X is in the NHL. After home games, he has a routine. Typically, he'll meet a few teammates at a local restaurant for a late dinner. He likes to order steak after games -- medium rare, with a side…

Legal Marijuana Could Threaten Alcohol Industry, Says Report

Risky Business Marijuana is becoming more accepted — and that could be a problem for the alcohol industry, according to new research. “Though not yet mainstream, cannabis adoption is certainly growing in states where it’s legal and does pose a…

7 Marijuana Companies That Could Win the American Market

As more and more states legalize marijuana, American companies are racing to establish multi-state cannabis empires. It is still illegal under federal law, so exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq aren’t an option for these outfits. Seven…

‘It gives a lot of people joy’: Kamala Harris and the evolution of marijuana and politics

President Bill Clinton admitted to smoking marijuana but famously said he never inhaled. President George W. Bush is believed to have partaken in illicit drugs in his youth, though he always played coy about it. President Barack Obama wrote candidly…

Why 2019 Could Be Marijuana’s Biggest Year Yet

On November 7, the day after Democrats seized control of the House with what would become a 40-seat swing, President Trump fired his Attorney General, Jeff Sessions. That day, at his home in California, Smoke Wallin’s phone blew up with…

Flying Dog Brewery Gets Into The Marijuana Beverage Game

If there is one particular facet of the cannabis industry that is on the verge of exploding onto the scene and causing a raucous so massive that high timers soon forget that weed can be smoked, it’s the uprising of…

Aurora Cannabis makes a ‘blessed’ buy of organic marijuana producer

Aurora Cannabis Inc. said Monday it intends to acquire the one of the last independent members of the so-called “blessed eight,” a group of marijuana companies given the first approval to move cannabis genetics from the black market into the…

Cannabis Trade Federation Announces Federal Lobbying Team

January 11, 2019
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PRESS RELEASE Cannabis Trade Federation Announces Federal Lobbying Team WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Cannabis Trade Federation (CTF) announced it has formed the largest and most diverse federal lobbying team ever assembled by the cannabis industry or movement. This group will…

MJardin Group Announces Definitive Agreement for Joint Venture with Rama First Nation

PRESS RELEASE MJardin and Rama to Break Ground on Large-Scale Cannabis Production and Retail Facilities January 10, 2019 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MJardin Group, Inc. (“MJardin” or the “Company”) (CSE:MJAR), a leader in cannabis management, announced today that…

Aphria Completes Acquisition of CC Pharma, Leading German Pharmaceutical and Medical Cannabis Distributor

January 9, 2019
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PRESS RELEASE Leamington, Ontario – January 9, 2019 – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX: APH or US OTC: APHQF) today announced that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of CC Pharma GmbH (“CC Pharma”), a leading distributor of pharmaceutical products, including medical cannabis, to more than…

Marijuana gives you the munchies. What about CBD?

As a dietitian, I always receive an influx of New Year’s emails predicting upcoming food trends. This year, several experts have forecast an increase in foods and beverages containing cannabidiol, a chemical compound found in cannabis plants. More colloquially called…