newwestbanner

New West Summit is Powering the Future of the Cannabis Industry

New West’s Oakland event will feature investors, tech companies, and media outlets operating in the cannabis space. The New West Summit is back for its third...
shutterstock 342022502 web

Marijuana Dispensary Buyer’s Beware

From price and packaging to customers’ habits and scouting the competition, marijuana dispensary product buyers are always looking for an edge. Josh Best, the ordering...

Medical Cannabis Course to be Offered at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Academic College

Jerusalem – A medical cannabis course will open at Jerusalem-based Hadassah Academic College this December. 80 students are already enrolled in the course, which will focus...
shutterstock 171759803

Report: Homes Near Marijuana Dispensaries Rise in Value

New data from the University of Wisconsin and California State University found that homes within .1 mile of marijuana dispensaries have been increasing in...
Screen Shot 2017 10 03 at 9.59.39 PM

The FDA may Look Into Claims of Marijuana’s Health Benefits

The FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, implied the agency may start cracking down on companies claiming unsubstantiated benefits of medical marijuana. Getting the FDA to admit...
Screen Shot 2017 10 03 at 1.20.16 PM

truTv’s “Adam Ruins Everything” Shows us the Sinister Reasons Marijuana is Illegal

The popular truTv show "Adam Ruins Everything" looks at the history of marijuana criminalization in America and examines the racist reasons for why marijuana...
shutterstock 567789598

Atlanta City Council Passes Marijuana Decriminaliztion Bill Unanimously

The Atlanta City Council just made a clear statement on marijuana reform. The council voted 15-0 to approve a measure to decriminalize less than...

Appreciating Patient Appreciation Day in the Valley

Starting next year, vendors in California will no longer be able to give away free samples. VAN NUYS, Calif. – Christmas came early to...
shutterstock 563784121

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Asks for Official Edible Policy From Florida Authorities

Surterra Wellness, a medical marijuana dispensary in Florida wants clarity on marijuana edible regulations so they can begin providing them to their patients. A petition...