American Cannabis News

"Big Alcohol" Won't Dominate California Cannabis Industry

Big alcohol takeover? Guest post by Hezekiah Allen, Executive Director at California Growers Association Politico recently published a piece entitled “How Big Alcohol is About to Get Rich Off California...
- August 31st, 2016 at 8:03 am

Maryland Issues Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Licenses

Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Announces Grower and Processor License Pre-Approvals Baltimore, MD (August 15, 2016) -The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”) today announced...
- August 15th, 2016 at 5:41 pm

This Banker Proudly Serves the Cannabis Industry

One of the biggest headaches for cannabis companies is the scarcity of banks willing to take their cash cash deposits, which are substantial given the nature of the business....
- July 30th, 2016 at 2:27 pm

A Leading Denver Dispensary Sells Itself

A deal announced today is yet another sign of the trend towards consolidation in the maturing Colorado cannabis market.  Denver Relief, the “home of Bio-Diesel” and an institution in the Baker...
- July 21st, 2016 at 7:44 pm

Oregon Cannabis Business Implodes Amidst Scandal

The Oregonian has reported a story about the dramatic demise of an Oregon cannabis retailer, Cannacea, which is now being investigated for fraud. The dispensary informed the Department of...
- July 9th, 2016 at 3:33 pm

Steep Hill Pulls the Plug on Penny Stock Pazoo

  STEEP HILL TERMINATES LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH PAZOO AND AFFILIATES Licenses Previously Granted To Pazoo Subsidiaries To Open Labs In Colorado, Nevada And Oregon Have Been Revoked July 1,...
- July 1st, 2016 at 5:15 pm