Author: Lillian Fine

California Marijuana Businesses Growing Faster Than the Plant Itself

California Marijuana Businesses Growing Faster Than the Plant Itself

Posted by | Apr 14, 2016 | |

In California, a new state law will allow cannabis businesses to turn a profit- something that has been forbidden since 1996, when California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana. Alongside this law, limits on the number of plants that farmers can grow will be eliminated. Both of these laws are creating somewhat of a frenzy in California, as people across the nation are attempting to get their hands dirty in whatever way possible into this new industry of legalized, large-scale marijuana farming. Legalization of recreational marijuana also looks promising for the 2016 election, expanding the possibility of...

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NASDAQ Looking To Offer First Cannabis Stock

NASDAQ Looking To Offer First Cannabis Stock

Posted by | Apr 12, 2016 | |

MassRoots, Inc. has been compared to today’s ‘Facebook’ for cannabis consumers, reaching a huge number of people across the nation. The company is now filing an offering to sell stock with hopes that the NASDAQ will approve the listing. The social network has been around since April of 2013 and started simply as an online community for people that smoke cannabis. The company has grown its following over the years and now has 775,000 users and 380,000 followers on Instagram. MassRoots, Inc. has offered an outlet to people who do not feel comfortable with posting their cannabis consumption habits...

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Phoenix Preparing For Recreational Marijuana Legalization

Phoenix Preparing For Recreational Marijuana Legalization

Posted by | Apr 8, 2016 | |

Zoning changes for medical marijuana facilities in Phoenix, Arizona may be changing as the city prepares for a possible statewide vote to make recreational marijuana legal. The city is currently proposing stricter regulations for new dispensaries, cultivation sites and infusion facilities which would make it even more difficult for these businesses to find operation space. These regulations include being further from places of worship, residential areas, day-care centers, homeless shelters and youth community centers. These changes are being quickly driven by the city because Phoenix will see an act that could go to voters in November making cannabis legal...

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Cannabis Yoga Classes Drawing Attention Worldwide

Cannabis Yoga Classes Drawing Attention Worldwide

Posted by | Apr 5, 2016 | |

Yoga has become a popular practice across the world to relax both the mind and body while increasing awareness and strengthening the body. Many people today use cannabis for very similar reasons. One may think that the combination of cannabis and yoga could have an overall positive effect. This is in fact what many people are taking into consideration while practicing yoga and combining it with the relaxing effects of marijuana. Some say that smoking marijuana before a yoga session can help you focus on your breath, help to relieve stress and become more receptive to the poses. Others, however,...

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Colorado Springs Giving Vets Free Marijuana For Pain and PTSD Symptoms

Colorado Springs Giving Vets Free Marijuana For Pain and PTSD Symptoms

Posted by | Mar 31, 2016 | |

A cannabis club in Colorado Springs has begun handing out free marijuana to military veterans in hopes to give them relief from issues such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and chronic pain. Many of these veterans suffer from these issues since returning home from various deployments in war zones. Over the weekend, the Veteran Farmers Alliance group handed out more than half a pound of marijuana and pot edibles to the veterans, averaging a total worth of $1,400. The founder of the group suffered from these post-war issues himself and is attempting to get other organizations to follow along...

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