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Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Veterans Equal Access Amendment, which will allow Veterans Administration (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to their patients in states where it is legal. The approval of this amendment marks the first time the Senate has advanced marijuana law reform legislation.The amendment has…

Yesterday, the Illinois Senate approved a measure that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Under the proposed legislation, the possession of less than 15 grams of marijuana would result in a fine.Under current law, low-level cannabis possession is a criminal offense punishable by a fine of up to…

The history of cannabis dates back thousands of years. Archeologists found cannabis seeds inside Siberian burial mounds from 3000 B.C. Thousands of years ago, the Chinese used cannabis as a medicine. Cannabis had found its way to Colonial America as well. George Washington grew hemp at his house on Mount…

Medical marijuana is not only a hot topic in the United States but in other countries as well. Israel began to research the medical uses of marijuana 50 years ago and is now a world leader in scientific research focused on medical marijuana.The Israeli cannabis research and development efforts are…

Forbes recently conducted a study where they researched the average price of marijuana in all 50 states. They released the results of the study and the findings were interesting, but not shocking. The study found that marijuana is cheapest in states that have created a legal recreational marijuana program.The results…

Two Nasdaq traded cannabis companies announced earnings during the last week. These companies, Insys Therapeutics (INSY) and GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH), are focused on improving daily life for millions of people around the world by developing medicines derived from cannabis.Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (INSY)Insys Therapeutics, Inc. is commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company that…

The 2016 presidential election is roughly 18 months away and we can already see that marijuana will be one of the defining issues that will help decide who will be the next president. Even though marijuana will be a hot topic during the election not all potential candidates feel the…

Although some form of marijuana is legal in 36 states not all members of the mainstream business world accept that reality. This became more apparent after MassRoots Inc. (MSRT) presented at TechCrunch’s Startup Alley competition in New York. At this competition entrepreneurs showcase their respective products to an audience who…

The emergence of the cannabis industry has created a number of wealth building opportunities for investors. There are more 250 publicly traded cannabis companies, however, most of them will dissolve or shut down over the next two years. Today, we are going to discuss 5 companies that every investor should…

In January 2014, Colorado became the first state to implement a legal recreational marijuana program. The state may make history again if the governor signs a bill that would allow students access to medical marijuana in school.Although this may sound rather extreme, the bill only allows students who suffer from…