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The Social Impact of Cannabis Legalization in the United States

The Social Impact of Cannabis Legalization in the United States

In recent years, there has been a greater focus on social equity issues in terms of cannabis business license distribution and laws that affect individuals and communities, including decriminalization, records expungement, and more. As a result, researchers have already been analyzing the effects of cannabis legalization on society in multiple studies that have already legalized medical and/or recreational marijuana.

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?

November Vote Could Bring New Tax Schemes for Recreational Marijuana

November Vote Could Bring New Tax Schemes for Recreational Marijuana

The November vote is almost here, and five states will be voting on whether or not to legalize marijuana – Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada. If all five states end up legalizing marijuana, that would mean a total of 10 states ...

3 Unique Factors that Affect Marijuana License Values

3 Unique Factors that Affect Marijuana License Values

What’s the value of a marijuana license? I’ve tackled that question on the Cannabiz Media blog before when I shared some of the top marijuana valuation factors, but as more states legalize marijuana for recreational use and laws continue to change, ...

Alaska Marijuana Licensing Evolves as Laws Change

Alaska Marijuana Licensing Evolves as Laws Change

Alaska is one of only four states that have legalized commercial marijuana for recreational use. At this point, all four states run their marijuana retail industries like their liquor retail industries.

5 States Where the People’s Voices Really Do Impact Marijuana Laws

5 States Where the People’s Voices Really Do Impact Marijuana Laws

In many states where marijuana has been legalized in some manner, the people’s voices really do matter, and those voices are playing a significant role in marijuana regulations. In fact, some states aren’t just talking the talk when ...