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States that Could Legalize Cannabis in 2021

States that Could Legalize Cannabis in 2021

We’ve seen some significant developments in cannabis legalization in the United States during the first six weeks of 2021. The five states that legalized recreational and/or medical marijuana during the 2020 election have already started on their program implementation processes with Arizona aggressively approving more than 100 adult-use licenses.

Cannacurio: Texas Hemp

Cannacurio: Texas Hemp

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the commercial production of hemp and authorized states to submit state plans to administer hemp programs. On June 10, 2019, House Bill 1325, was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

The Cannabis Economy in America’s Heartland Sees Continued Expansion in 2018

The Cannabis Economy in America’s Heartland Sees Continued Expansion in 2018

Last month, Oklahoma became the 31st state to legalize medical marijuana, with over 56% voting in favor of State Question 788. The Sooner State’s voters were the first to approve a cannabis proposal this year, and they have voted to create ...

Big Businesses Force Small Businesses out of the Marijuana Market

Big Businesses Force Small Businesses out of the Marijuana Market

Signs of big businesses taking over the marijuana industry have been visible for quite a while with oligopoly conditions developing in states like Florida and Texas as early as mid-2017. Given the fact that the marijuana market is expected to grow ...

The Negative Effects of the Texas Marijuana Licensing Process

The Negative Effects of the Texas Marijuana Licensing Process

In 2015, limited use of medical marijuana to treat intractable epilepsy was approved in Texas. At the time, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a law enforcement agency, was put in charge of regulating the program.