Colorado hits “major milestone” of half a billion in cannabis tax revenue
Marijuana advocates are trumpeting a Colorado milestone: More than $500 million in revenue for the state since recreational cannabis sales started in 2014.
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Monthly marijuana sales of $100 million the “new norm” in Colorado
In May 2017, licensed Colorado marijuana shops raked in $127.7 million in sales; it's the 12th month in a row that sales have topped $100 million.
Federal ban on marijuana has created “regulatory vacuum” says new study
A study by Temple University finds the "patchwork of regulatory strategies" with state medical marijuana laws is hindering full understanding of the potential benefits and harms of cannabis for medical...
CBD research is going to the dogs in quest to legitimize pet products
Cannabist Special Report: CBD, TBD >> Veterinarians at Colorado State University and beyond are spearheading clinical studies on the effectiveness of cannabidiol in treating canine ailments.
With DEA digging in its heels on “marijuana extracts,” legality of CBD oil on trial in federal courts
The outcome of a lawsuit pitting the hemp industry against the DEA could chart a new course for CBD -- and a booming new agricultural sector.
Colorado marijuana credit union ready to try again after 鈥渉istoric鈥� ruling, says Fourth Corner CEO
After a court ruling in its favor, a Denver marijuana credit union will reapply for a master account with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, says Deirdra O'Gorman, CEO...
Dubious publicity: Toker Poker code name for Colorado marijuana bust also a smoker accessory
News of a major marijuana bust sparks alarm for the Grand Junction couple who created the Toker Poker tool and has them wondering about long-term business impact.
Federal appeals court gives Colorado marijuana credit union another chance
A federal appeals court has breathed life into a plan hatched in Colorado to open a credit union for the marijuana industry. A three-judge panel for the 10th U.S. Circuit...
How advocates are inspiring members of Congress to champion national CBD oil legalization
Cannabist Special Report: CBD, TBD || In Part 2 of this series, a look at multiple pieces of federal legislation that seek to legalize CBD oil and open research into...
Forbidden medicine: Caught between a doctor’s CBD advice and federal laws
Cannabist Special Report: CBD, TBD || In New York, a man on a quest to help his epileptic sister with cannabidiol from Colorado, is stymied by the system.