As the cannabis industry grows, generating an estimated $10 billion in annual sales, states are increasingly approving medical marijuana programs and passing adult-use laws. But for marketing agencies, marijuana dispensaries and cannabis brands, advertising the pot brings its own hurdles. Online platforms with prime advertising space like Facebook and Google do not allow drug, or…

Published: Aug 18, 2017, 9:33 am • Updated: Aug 18, 2017, 11:07 am By Chris Kudialis, Vegas Inc LAS VEGAS — Just over two years after filling out tens of thousands of sheets of paperwork for their medical marijuana licenses, Nevada weed entrepreneurs didn’t have it as bad this time around, according to lawyers in…

Published: Nov 3, 2017, 10:09 am • Updated: Nov 3, 2017, 11:53 am By Polly Washburn, The Cannabist Staff Republican Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill passed by the Maine legislature 11 days ago to regulate the retail sale of marijuana. The Maine Legislature is set to return Monday to deal with any vetoes…

Published: Dec 18, 2017, 9:30 am • Updated: Dec 19, 2017, 10:50 am By Joe Siess, The Missourian Update December 19: The Columbia City Council tabled the resolution Monday night until their February meeting, after the Board of Health meets January 11, 2018.. A resolution supporting legalization of medical marijuana in Missouri will be up…