The Business of Cannabis

Data: Cannabis Legalization Does Not Increase Traffic Fatalities

Oct 17, 2019 | National

Among the public health concerns commonly cited by opponents of cannabis legalization is a perceived increase in traffic accidents and fatalities. Yet, through examination of five years’ worth of data and multiple research initiatives, the evidence has...

5 Fastest-Growing Cannabis Jobs In 2019: From Operations To Marketing

Oct 16, 2019 | Feature, National

ForceBrands, a consumer packaged goods recruitment firm with a dedicated cannabis division, HerbForce, has outlined the top five fastest-growing cannabis jobs for 2019 and shared them exclusively with Benzinga. “Already one of the fastest-growing job...

8 Must-Have Apps for Cannabis Entrepreneurs

Oct 9, 2019 | National

In an app-happy world, it should come as no surprise that there are thousands devoted to cannabis. (There’s even a Tinder equivalent for tokers.) But what are the mobile applications that should be on every ganjapreneur’s smartphone? Here’s a list of seven apps worth...

FBI: Marijuana Arrests Rise for Third Year in a Row, Outpace Arrests for All Violent Crimes

Oct 9, 2019 | National

The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws rose for the third consecutive year, according to data released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367...

Vaping-Related Lung Injury Cases Surge To 1,080; Deaths Rise To 18

Oct 9, 2019 | National

The number of vaping-related lung injury cases has jumped to 1,080 and deaths to 18, but the specific causes of the illnesses are still not clear, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. The latest CDC...

9 States That Could Vote to Legalize Marijuana in 2020

Oct 6, 2019 | National

The numbers 11 and 33 come up quite often when the topic of marijuana legalization is discussed. Currently, 11 U.S. states allow the legal use of recreational marijuana, while 33 states have legalized medical cannabis. But those numbers could soon change. Nine...