Industry Focus
Not So Fast: Tax Revenue Estimates From Legal Marijuana May Not Materialize
- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013
- Written by Stateline
When Colorado and Washington voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use, supporters sold the idea partially based on new tax revenue estimates that ranged as high as $2 billion over five years. But recent reports and analyses offer some advice: Don’t spend that money yet.
Medical Marijuana Inc Reviews State of the Industry and Prospects for Future Growth
- Published on Thursday, 28 February 2013
- Written by THCbiz Staff
Medical Marijuana Inc a leading cannabis and hemp industry innovator is pleased to provide a comprehensive update to shareholders on the state of the medical cannabis and hemp industry. Many legislative actions have occurred, particularly since the November elections, which are providing significant positive momentum in our rapidly expanding markets.
Opportunities Continue to Grow in the Marijuana Industry
- Published on Monday, 25 February 2013
- Written by Emerging Growth, LLC.
There’s no doubt that the marijuana industry is gaining traction, with our own index trading up 85.73% so far this year. With increasing favorable government regulations, public companies like
Colorado Preps for Recreational Marijuana
- Published on Saturday, 26 January 2013
- Written by Stateline
DENVER, Colo. — Driving east on Interstate 70 through Denver’s warehouse district, the smell of the marijuana plants growing inside unmarked industrial buildings blasts through car air vents and overwhelms drivers who roll down their windows.
Newsweek Magazine Cover Spurs 'Green Rush' in Colorado for the Medical Marijuana Industry
- Published on Thursday, 25 October 2012
- Written by The Kimble Group
"The Pot Barons: Businessmen Bank on Marijuana" was the feature story of Newsweek magazine's October 22, 2012 issue after millions of viewers, across the country, watched the pot barons on 60 Minutes, the most-watched news show in America, according to the Kimble Group.
FOCUS: Feds Crackdown on 'World's Largest' Medical Marijuana Dispensary In The Industry
- Published on Wednesday, 18 July 2012
- Written by Gene Ganjian
It looks like the federal crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries in California isn't going to die down anytime soon.
FOCUS: Washington D.C. Medical Marijuana Program on Course
- Published on Thursday, 21 June 2012
- Written by Gene Ganjian
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After several years of delays, lawsuits, and foot-dragging on the political front; the District of Columbia Department of Health designated four prospective medical marijuana dispensaries whose scores were high enough to be granted licenses from the city, thus marking a significant milestone for providing safe MMJ access in the nation's capital.
FOCUS: Medical Marijuana Compassion Centers In Rhode Island
- Published on Wednesday, 13 June 2012
- Written by Gene Ganjian
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND — After three long years a Rhode Island bill allowing state-licensed medical marijuana compassion centers becomes signed into law.
FOCUS: Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program
- Published on Thursday, 10 May 2012
- Written by Gene Ganjian
STATE OF CONNECTICUT — After close to 10 hours of debate, the Connecticut Senate approved the state's medical marijuana bill. Formally known as the "Palliative Use of Marijuana Act," the bill sought to provide sufferers of serious conditions some relief from their illnesses' symptoms. The Senate vote was 21 to 13.
FOCUS: New Jersey's Long-Awaited Medical Marijuana Program
- Published on Sunday, 04 March 2012
- Written by Gene Ganjian
STATE OF NEW JERSEY — After nearly three years since New Jersey passed its medical marijuana law, medical cannabis is still not available in the state. State Officials predict that dispensing medical cannabis won't happen until the end of 2012, at the earliest.
FOCUS: Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Likely by Summer
- Published on Wednesday, 25 January 2012
- Written by Gene Ganjian
STATE OF ARIZONA — Arizona medical marijuana dispensaries, which includes cultivation centers to bud by summer.
FOCUS: Montana’s Medical Marijuana Industry Declining
- Published on Saturday, 07 January 2012
- Written by Alexander Nazer
MISSOULA, Mt.— What used to be among the fastest growing industries in Missoula made a detour in 2011 to face the sunset. The Montana medical marijuana industry is now experiencing diminished cannabis business volumes with 38 dispensaries compared to the 68 it had at the start of the year. This was disclosed by the city’s Business Licensing Office as revealed in the local daily Missoulian.
