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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.

Cannabis Businesses Invest in Their Futures with Political Donations

Cannabis Businesses Invest in Their Futures with Political Donations

Cannabis companies have been making political donations for years, and in 2020, those donations have continued to grow. In fact, some companies are investing aggressively to shape the future of the cannabis industry either by donating directly to campaigns ...

Statewide Delivery Rules Bypass Local Marijuana Dispensary and Retail Bans

Statewide Delivery Rules Bypass Local Marijuana Dispensary and Retail Bans

To ensure patients have access to the medical marijuana they need without requiring that municipalities allow dispensaries, some states have decided to approve statewide cannabis deliveries, which includes deliveries to cities, ...

Research Finds Marijuana Advertising Prevalent in Oregon - But It's Still Not Easy

Research Finds Marijuana Advertising Prevalent in Oregon - But It's Still Not Easy

While more than half of Americans can access either medical or recreational marijuana (or both) in their home states, that doesn’t mean it’s easy for marijuana companies to spread the word about their products and services.

Irrigation: Know Before You Grow

Irrigation: Know Before You Grow

The marijuana cultivation landscape continues to evolve in the arid western United States. Many Western states have legalized adult-use marijuana (Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington), and as a result, ...

Can Oregon Solve Its Cannabis Cultivation Problems?

Can Oregon Solve Its Cannabis Cultivation Problems?

Oregon’s recreational marijuana program sales began in 2016 after an initial harvest that was naturally contained by weather. Things looked promising, and the state, which doesn’t limit the number of cultivator licenses or the amount of marijuana ...

Partnerships: The Backbone of Cannabis Licensing in Native American Communities

Partnerships: The Backbone of Cannabis Licensing in Native American Communities

Over this past summer and into this fall, numerous cannabis industry developments occurred throughout Indian Country. Interestingly, most of these developments are in the Western United States—states with both medical and adult use legalization; ...

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 ...

November Vote Could Bring Big Changes to Where Marijuana Businesses Operate

November Vote Could Bring Big Changes to Where Marijuana Businesses Operate

The November election is almost here, and for many local communities around the country, it’s an opportunity to weigh in on the medical and recreational marijuana industries. You see, there is only one constant in the marijuana industry –

Signal Bay Acquires Oregon Analytical Services - who paid the tax bill?

Signal Bay Acquires Oregon Analytical Services - who paid the tax bill?

Signal Bay, Inc. announced their acquisition of Oregon Analytical Services, a full service cannabis testing facility. Signal Bay subsidiary EVIO Labs will take over full management and operations of Oregon Analytical Services, (“OAS”).

The Border Effect is Strong in the Marijuana Industry

The Border Effect is Strong in the Marijuana Industry

The border effect happens when a product that is regulated differently in a neighboring state experiences a drop in sales for that product because consumers cross the state line to purchase it in the state where laws are more favorable.

Oregon Marijuana Licenses Just Got More Valuable

Oregon Marijuana Licenses Just Got More Valuable

A marijuana license is only as valuable as its ability to generate revenue for the license holder (or holders) as well as the various third parties who are able to profit indirectly from that marijuana license. New laws in Oregon are making marijuana ...

The Changing Landscape of Marijuana Licenses

The Changing Landscape of Marijuana Licenses

As marijuana becomes less socially controversial, the industry grows. While 27 states have yet to make medical marijuana legal, states like Oregon are leading the way for those that have, and two marijuana bills that Oregon Governor ...

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 ...