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Politics

6 Important Questions We Should Be Asking About Legalization

From interstate commerce to a long-awaited banking solution, these are the issues that need to be raised.

Legal Marijuana

States That May Legalize Weed In 2020

New Jersey voters will decide the issue for themselves as a handful of other states also consider making adult-use cannabis legal in 2020.

dispensaries.com | 3 min read

Legal Marijuana

U.S. House Panel Calls For Stepped-Up Marijuana Research, Which Could Prove Critical To Federal Reform

As the cannabis industry continues to fight for federal legalization, it's getting some help from supported research.

Jeff Smith | 4 min read

News and Trends

Five Things To Watch in Cannabis In 2020

Vaping crackdown, more states coming to market, and the SAFE Banking Act

Natan Ponieman | 5 min read

Legal Marijuana

77,000 People Buy Adult-Use Cannabis On First Day Of Illinois Sales

That translates into about $3.2 million worth of weed sold in just one day -- sales ended up reaching $20 million within two weeks.

dispensaries.com | 3 min read

Legal Marijuana

Law Enforcement Struggles To Differentiate Weed From Hemp: This 50-Year-Old Technology Might Be The Solution

Police are still confused on the differences between hemp and marijuana, but new tech is hoping to help change that.

Javier Hasse | 6 min read

Celebrity Entrepreneurs

Exclusive Interview: Rock Legend Carlos Santana On His New Cannabis and CBD Line

"I want to create a brand that helps people heal from fear," he says.

Jonathan Small | 4 min read

Podcast

Live Podcast From The CBD Saturday Farmers Market

Listen in as vendors and industry experts share their wisdom on the business of CBD.

Jonathan Small | 1 min read

Cannabusiness

The Hot 25: The Hottest Cannabis Brands Of The Week (1/13-1/17), Powered By Pioneer Intelligence

Discover the most influential brands in the cannabis industry with Pioneer Intelligence's marketing analytics platform.

Pioneer Intelligence | 1 min read

Personal Safety

Is Your Cannabis Safe? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself

Not all cannabis is created equal. Wise consumers know how to spot the real stuff from the black market poison.

Dr. John Oram | 5 min read

Lifestyle

Can CBD Help You Sleep? Here's What The Research Tells Us

Some say CBD knocks them out, others says it's snake oil. What's really going on?

Lindsey Bartlett | 13 min read

Target Markets

Cannabis Is Taking Away From Beer Market Share Following Legalization

"This new data should concern beer makers."

Matt Lamers | 4 min read

Events

5 Highlights From Green Entrepreneur's First-Ever CBD Saturday Farmers Market

The outdoor-indoor event featured cannabinoids companies of all types, yoga, massage, and even pet adoption.

Lindsey Bartlett | 8 min read

Lifestyle

Five Best Brands For The Canna-Curious

From tea to dark chocolate-covered espresso beans, these cannabis products will convert you.

Lindsey Bartlett | 6 min read

Sales

Illinois Demand For Cannabis Is So High, Recreational Shops Close Due To Shortages

The losses in possible sales due to marijuana product shortages is easily in the millions of dollars, one expert estimated.

John Schroyer | 4 min read