Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has vetoed a bill that would have allowed those with autism to use medical marijuana. The bill, HB 18-1263, titled "Medical Marijuana Use for Autism and Acute Pain," would have added autism spectrum disorders to the list of qualifications for use of medical … Read more about Colorado Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Patients with Autism to Use Medical Marijuana
Sessions’ Anti-Weed Agenda Benefiting Legal Cannabis Industry
When Attorney General Jeff Sessions began serving under current US President Donald Trump, the cannabis industry held its collective breath, anticipating the worst. Sessions' aversion to cannabis is well-known; he once declared, "Good people don’t smoke marijuana." His anti-cannabis agenda was a … Read more about Sessions’ Anti-Weed Agenda Benefiting Legal Cannabis Industry
Dave Rodman Interview with Bitsonline at CryptoCannabis Conference
https://youtu.be/hCliLoRKpyI The Rodman Law Group's managing member, David Rodman, spoke to Bitsonline at the recent CryptoCannabis Conference about the current state of cannabis and cryptocurrency. Watch the full interview above! Bitsonline: If you’re fundraising or considering an ICO to … Read more about Dave Rodman Interview with Bitsonline at CryptoCannabis Conference
Chuck Schumer to Introduce Bill Decriminalizing Cannabis
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D - New York) said that he will be introducing a bill removing marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances, which would, in effect, decriminalize its possession and use. Schumer gave an exclusive interview to VICE News Tonight, which aired on HBO on … Read more about Chuck Schumer to Introduce Bill Decriminalizing Cannabis
Boehner, Weld Join Cannabis Company Advisory Board
No, your weed isn't laced with PCP and this is definitely not an article written by the onion. Former US House Speaker John Boehner has completely flip-flopped (as he was so fond of saying at one time) in regards to his views on the legalization of cannabis. Wait for it... Boehner has announced … Read more about Boehner, Weld Join Cannabis Company Advisory Board
Cryptocurrency Event Causes Attendees to Get High
A cryptocurrency conference in New York is under fire after attendees reported feeling high, apparently after consuming marijuana-infused food without knowing that the food contained THC. The promotional materials for the $500 per ticket event held earlier in March, called Crypto Sanctum, … Read more about Cryptocurrency Event Causes Attendees to Get High
Colorado Credit Union Receives Conditional Approval for Cannabis-Related Banking
A Colorado-based credit union has won conditional approval to launch its business serving marijuana-related ancillary companies, advocacy groups, and charities. After more than three years of fighting in court, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City provided The Fourth Corner Credit Union a letter … Read more about Colorado Credit Union Receives Conditional Approval for Cannabis-Related Banking
Nearly 4% of Denver Electricity Use Now Devoted to Marijuana Growth
According to Colorado Public Radio News (CPR), data from the Department of Public Health and Environment in Denver indicates that 4 percent (4%) of the city's total electricity use is now devoted to the growth of marijuana. Cannabis, which has been legal in the state for medical use since 2000 (with … Read more about Nearly 4% of Denver Electricity Use Now Devoted to Marijuana Growth