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Senate leaders introduced legislation Thursday to remove federal prohibitions on marijuana a half of a century after Congress deemed it illegal. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has proposed the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act that would federally decriminalize weed and allow states to form their marijuana laws without retribution from Washington D.C. Cannabis Administration and…

As with any new industry, there are many potential investment risks with buying cannabis stocks. Whether you’re a first-time or experienced investor, understanding how this industry works will pay off. Our guide will provide you with the basics and includes our top choices for the marijuana stocks to invest in this year. Cannabis Industry Climate…

Options for cannabis banking are still minimal for marijuana entrepreneurs, even though thirty-seven states have legalized medical marijuana and seventeen states permit recreational adult use. Since the federal government still categorizes marijuana as an illegal Schedule 1 drug, national banks fear that doing business with a cannabis-related business means they could violate federal law. Due…

If you are interested in a cannabis career, continue reading as we go over the top marijuana jobs and some of the recently trending cannabis businesses. Your Cannabis Career With the legalization of recreational marijuana in many American states, more jobs are in demand within the legal cannabis sector than ever before. A recent report…

The demand for female representation in the workplace has significantly increased over the past decade; however, many industries continue to struggle to create gender equality within their companies, especially at the executive levels. The cannabis industry, however, has incorporated female influence and leadership since its’ start. The cannabis industry has been a haven for a…

Maybe you’ve been thinking about trying medical marijuana as an alternative to prescription medications. In that case, you’ll need to get your medical marijuana card after receiving a medical recommendation from a state-licensed physician. Even if you reside in a state that has legalized weed for recreational users, there are significant benefits to becoming an…

An expertly crafted, comprehensive guide for starting a marijuana business. The journey to starting a successful cannabis business will be challenging at times. There’s guaranteed to be no shortage of ever-changing regulations and laws, high tax rates, and many other complications along the way. We’ve put together a helpful guide that includes advice and knowledge…

This is definitely not a case of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” No state governors were tricked into believing they made significant progress in cannabis reform that didn’t actually exist. Being able to see the fruits of their labor means 100% competence in their job. And they’re talking about it, too. During this month’s budget requests…

This is one time we can’t be upset about New York being in first place. As New York prepares to roll out its adult-use marijuana market, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Monday greatly expanded the current medical cannabis program. In accordance with OCM’s new certification and registration system, doctors now have the…

Cannabis advocates such as ourselves consistently tout federal legalization of weed as a magic elixir to all of the industry’s problems and imperfections. It is a “magic” elixir in that it seems like only an act of magic could make it happen as quickly as we’re hoping it would. But we’re also acutely aware that…