California needs to establish its first bank for the marijuana industry, writes Board of Equalization member Fiona Ma. This bank would not store hundreds of pounds of pungent, dried flower buds. Rather, it would provide banking services the state’s multi-billion dollar cannabis industry. This industry is currently dealing in large amounts of cash, because federal […]
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1 in 5 small businesses would allow medical cannabis at work: what it means for workers’ comp
The nation’s small business owners are still divided in their opinions on medical marijuana, but new poll results suggest that at least one in five are willing to allow the drug in the workplace with a doctor’s note. Read more »
Croatia Legalizes Use of Medical Marijuana
Croatia has legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes for patients with illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis or AIDS. Read more »
Once and for All, Marijuana Is Not a Gateway Drug
As the 2016 election approaches, marijuana legalization is in the air once again, with ballot initiatives likely to succeed in at least five states, including California. As usual, politicians—including some presidential candidates, notably Carly Fiorina—are trying to turn back the tide by spreading fear that weed is a gateway to more dangerous drugs. But research […]