In 2014, Florida seemed to be set to be the first state in the south to allow medical marijuana for debilitating medical conditions. Passage seemed assured, with early polls showing a 70+ percent approval among Florida voters. The actual election... Read More
After Witnessing Child’s Seizure, Virginia Lawmakers Consider Medical Cannabis Bill
Virginia lawmakers are considering marijuana legislation after seeing the ordeal of one Haley Smith, a young girl who uses cannabis oil to treat debilitating seizures. While with her mom to lobby for legalization, Haley had a seizure at the Capitol in... Read More
Cannabis Will Be Legal in 18 States by 2020: Report
A new report scheduled for full release in February from ArcView Market Research predicts that by 2020, 18 states in the U.S. will have legalized, recreational cannabis. ArcView is a cannabis-industry firm that matches investors up with businesses. The... Read More
Influential Medical Group Recommends Changes to Marijuana Laws
The American Academy of Pediatrics is the lead group for children’s medicine. Most pediatricians follow their recommendation closely. In a report released in late January, the group modified its position on marijuana, saying that it should be removed... Read More
‘The Marijuana Show’: Working to Find the Next Big Idea in the Cannabis World
Described as ‘Shark Tank’ meets ‘The Apprentice,’ ‘The Marijuana Show’ is the Internet’s first marijuana-themed reality show. It will follow pot entrepreneurs looking for financial backing for their various marijuana-themed money-making... Read More
Marijuana Viewed Unfairly In Ferguson Case
It is evident that the decision not to indict Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown was not popular. The hours (and days) after the decision were met with rioting and (mostly) peaceful protests. While not the most controversial of discussions... Read More
