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Marijuana Industry Growth Creates More Government Jobs than Applicants

Marijuana Industry Growth Creates More Government Jobs than Applicants

The marijuana industry is bringing large amounts of money to states that have approved medical and/or recreational cannabis with most of that money coming from taxes, but did you know the marijuana industry is also bringing significant job growth to these states?

The Cannabis Economy in America’s Heartland Sees Continued Expansion in 2018

The Cannabis Economy in America’s Heartland Sees Continued Expansion in 2018

Last month, Oklahoma became the 31st state to legalize medical marijuana, with over 56% voting in favor of State Question 788. The Sooner State’s voters were the first to approve a cannabis proposal this year, and they have voted to create ...

Big Businesses Force Small Businesses out of the Marijuana Market

Big Businesses Force Small Businesses out of the Marijuana Market

Signs of big businesses taking over the marijuana industry have been visible for quite a while with oligopoly conditions developing in states like Florida and Texas as early as mid-2017. Given the fact that the marijuana market is expected to grow ...

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California: Q1-Q2 2018

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California: Q1-Q2 2018

The number of temporary marijuana licenses issued in California is still growing, but as Cannabiz Media continues to track the numbers from the Cannabiz Media Licenses Database, we’re seeing some changes happening.

Intersection of Policy and Technology in the Marijuana Industry – What’s Next?

Intersection of Policy and Technology in the Marijuana Industry – What’s Next?

The world is dependent on technology, which means tech plays a critical role in every industry. That includes the marijuana industry, but policy changes are still the norm in this industry. What happens when policy and technology intersect in the marijuana industry today?

North Dakota Marijuana Licenses to Date - Here's What You Need to Know

North Dakota Marijuana Licenses to Date - Here's What You Need to Know

In early 2017, North Dakota Governor Doug Burnum signed the revised North Dakota Compassionate Care Act into law. The act, which was originally voter-initiated, directs the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) to establish a medical marijuana program.

Marijuana Advertising Rules Challenge California Businesses

Marijuana Advertising Rules Challenge California Businesses

Since recreational marijuana became available for purchase in California in January 2018, the number of licensed marijuana businesses in the state has exploded giving more people access to marijuana products than ever before.

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California – January to May 2018: Infographic

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California – January to May 2018: Infographic

As promised when Cannabiz Media released The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California – 1st Quarter 2018 infographic and ebook last month, the team has been hard at work tracking licenses across the state to keep the infographic updated with the latest data.

Is Big Marijuana Inevitable?

Is Big Marijuana Inevitable?

Big marijuana might be closer to becoming a reality than you think. Over the course of the past year, we’ve seen Constellation Brands (a leading wine, beer, and spirits company around the world) acquire a stake in Canopy Growth to develop ...

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California – 1st Quarter 2018: Infographic & eBook

The Growth of Marijuana Licenses in California – 1st Quarter 2018: Infographic & eBook

As expected, the launch of California’s adult-use marijuana program has brought significantly increased demand in marijuana products among consumers, and to meet that demand, regulators are working to approve temporary licenses across the supply chain.

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 5: Growth and Comparisons to Other States

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 5: Growth and Comparisons to Other States

The final part of Cannabiz Media’s 5-part series about marijuana licenses in California reviews the state’s 2018 licensing growth and compares the state’s licensing numbers to those of other states. If you missed previous parts of the series, ...

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 4: Retail and Dispensing

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 4: Retail and Dispensing

Part 4 of Cannabiz Media’s 5-part series about marijuana licenses in California analyzes the state’s retail and dispensing licenses. If you missed the other parts of the series, you can follow the links to read them now: Part 1: California Overview, ...

What Los Angeles’ Regulations Mean for Marijuana Businesses

What Los Angeles’ Regulations Mean for Marijuana Businesses

In December 2017, the city council of Los Angeles, California released its proposed regulations for recreational marijuana retailers, cultivators, and manufacturers. For most businesses hoping to enter the market when it opened in January 2018, ...

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 3: Manufacturing

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 3: Manufacturing

Part 3 in Cannabiz Media’s 5-part series about marijuana licenses in California, examines the state’s manufacturing licenses. If you missed the other parts of the series, you can follow the links to read them now: Part 1: California Overview, ...

Marijuana Industry Regulators Under Fire - Conflict of Interest or Bad Judgment?

Marijuana Industry Regulators Under Fire - Conflict of Interest or Bad Judgment?

If you follow marijuana business and regulatory news, you might wonder who is guarding the guardians of the marijuana industry. In fact, you might even ask if anyone is watching the people making the laws that will shape the marijuana economy for years to come.

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 2: Cultivation

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 2: Cultivation

In Part 2 of Cannabiz Media’s series about marijuana licenses in California, we’ll take a look at California’s cultivation licenses. If you missed the other parts of the series, catch up on them now: Part 1: California Overview, Part 3: Manufacturing, ...

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 1: Overview

Marijuana Licenses in California – Part 1: Overview

In a new 5-part series here on the Cannabiz Media blog, we’ll be diving into the data in the Cannabiz Media License Database to learn what’s happening in California now that we’re a couple of months into the state’s adult-use marijuana industry launch.

The Effect of MAUCRSA on California’s Distributor Cannabis Licenses

The Effect of MAUCRSA on California’s Distributor Cannabis Licenses

When California’s Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) was passed last year, marijuana licensees were given the go ahead to vertically integrate cultivation, distribution, and sales. As Hilary Bricken of Above the Law ...

Early Problems with the California Marijuana Supply Chain

Early Problems with the California Marijuana Supply Chain

Since marijuana was legalized in California at the beginning of January, demand for legal marijuana has been on the rise. But there are big problems looming for the California market, which is expected to grow to $7 billion.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Files Draft Regulations

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Files Draft Regulations

Ahead of schedule, the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) has filed draft regulations that will be the tentative framework for the regulatory system in Massachusetts. These rules are subject to change based on public comments in the following two months.