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FEATURE: Virgil Grant Is the King of Los Angeles

In successfully bringing the city and the industry together to finally fix the cannabis industry in Los Angeles, Virgil Grant has been able to do what no one before him could accomplish. At 49, Compton-born...
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Cannaisseur “Aryn’s Essentials” Topicals Product Preview

Cannaisseur is for the connoisseur. Cannaisseur was designed specifically for those in need of relief. Founder Aryn Sieber was a first responder on 9/11 and endured Stage 4 throat and neck cancer after the attack....
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Opinion: Will Los Angeles Be a Part of the New Cannabis Economy?

Five states (plus about 50 Oregon local jurisdictions) are voting in November to legalize recreational marijuana use. If all five say yes, it will mean a quarter of the U.S. population will live in...
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New West Summit Showcases Cannabis Technology

The New West Summit is the first conference to focus specifically on technology and media within the cannabis industry. This year's event was held at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. There was an...
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New Report: Colorado Cannabis Industry Added 18,000 Jobs in One Year

The Colorado cannabis industry added 18,000 full-time jobs in 2015. Marijuana Policy Group (MPG) has conducted a study that analyzed two years worth of legal cannabis sales figures from Colorado. This is considered the most...
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Los Angeles Moves One Step Closer to Inclusive Cannabis Regulation (Updated)

LOS ANGELES - The recently-formed Southern California Coalition made an impressive public showing Monday during an 8:30 a.m. meeting of the Los Angeles City Council's Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations and Neighborhoods Committee, which has...
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Stocking Stuffers to Deck Your Shelves With

The holidays are fast approaching. Don't be left in the cold. Check out Seven Ways to Maximize Sales for the Holidays and our stocking stuffers guide below. Dixie's Chocolate Cherry Pretzel  Tasty and containing only 10mg...
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IRS Uses 280E to Go After State Legal Cannabis Businesses on Taxes

The complex issue of cannabis taxes just got a bit more confusing for some Colorado businesses. The IRS has started audits on cannabis businesses in Colorado even though these companies have not violated any state...
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Forest Nymph Botanicals Product Preview

It's time to start the healing process with Forest Nymph Botanicals. The Santa Cruz, California, based topical and tincture producer is focused on delivering relief through the safest and cleanest channels possible. Forest Nymph includes...
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OG Spaces Gives Recreational Cannabis Producers the Space They Need to Grow

From Portlandia to Potlandia is an easy commute, thanks to OG Spaces' new cannabis industrial park. Attention ganja-preneurs! Exurban pharming could be among the hottest new trends. At least if the agri-dreams of Oregon-based OG...