Well before most of us in the industry got our footing, Brian Vicente, a lawyer, who had clerked under/for outspoken social critic, Senior U.S. District Judge John L. Kane, founded Sensible Colorado (with grant money from the Marijuana Policy Project) with his friend and future partner at Vicente Sederberg (VS), Josh Kappel in the organization’s […]
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Fifty Years: How Marijuana Became Re-Legalized In America
Part of a year-long series, longtime cannabis law reform advocate and historian Allen St. Pierre examines monthly for Cannabis Business Executive the last fifty years of cannabis prohibition and the public advocacy efforts in America to bring about the ongoing and inescapable socio-political changes underway first at the state, and soon, federal level regarding cannabis policy. […]
Two Massachusetts marijuana stores are open: What’s next?
Massachusetts’ first two stores to legally sell recreational marijuana opened amid fanfare on Tuesday. It is only the beginning of what is expected to be a new billion dollar-plus industry, which could take years to ramp up. “Realistically, to be a really full-fledged industry, they’ll need 200 to 300 stores in the next few years, […]
Michigan becomes 10th state to allow recreational marijuana
Marijuana advocates scored a number of substantial ballot victories in the middle of the country on Election Day, chief among them the legalization of recreational marijuana in Michigan, which becomes the 10th state in the nation to approve recreational use of the drug. “Michigan will be the first state in the Midwest to end marijuana prohibition […]
Fifty Years: How Marijuana Became Re-Legalized In America
By Allen St.Pierre Part 10 of a year-long series, longtime cannabis law reform advocate and historian Allen St. Pierre examines monthly for Cannabis Business Executive the last fifty years of cannabis prohibition and the public advocacy efforts in America to bring about the ongoing and inescapable socio-political changes underway first at the state, and soon, federal […]
The Marijuana Policy Project Hires Steve Hawkins as Executive Director
PRESS RELEASE Hawkins, who previously served in leadership roles at the NAACP, Amnesty International USA, and the national Coalition for Public Safety, has been at the forefront of the criminal justice reform movement for three decades WASHINGTON — The nation’s largest organization dedicated exclusively to marijuana policy, the Marijuana Policy Project, announced Tuesday it has hired […]
Steve Fox, Leading Advocate for the Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis, Assumes Expanded Role in Cannabis Industry’s Federal Lobbying Efforts
PRESS RELEASE Long-time federal lobbyist, NCIA co-founder, and manager of Colorado’s successful 2012 legalization initiative to provide strategic guidance and direct lobbying services. NCIA further expands DC presence with the addition of marijuana policy veteran Morgan Fox as media relations director WASHINGTON, DC – The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is pleased to announce that it […]
Why did Khalatbari Really Resign from the NCIA board?
By Rob Meagher Just before the holidays, Marijuana Business Daily (MBD) published a brief article about the resignation of Kayvan Khalatbari from the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) board of directors that could have a major impact on the future of the organization. It came on the heels of the Aaron Smith’s (NCIA’s Executive Director) […]
Why did Khalatbari Really Resign from the NCIA board?
By Rob Meagher Just before the holidays, Marijuana Business Daily (MBD) published a brief article about the resignation of Kayvan Khalatbari from the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) board of directors that could have a major impact on the future of the organization. It came on the heels of the Aaron Smith’s (NCIA’s Executive Director) […]
Marijuana Policy Project Co-Founder Kampia Re-Assigned – MPP Now Searching for New Executive Director
PRESS RELEASE Marijuana Policy Project Announces Leadership Changes, Begins National Search for New Executive Director WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Marijuana Policy Project, the nation’s leading marijuana policy reform organization, has announced changes to its leadership structure. Rob Kampia, who co-founded the organization in 1995, will transition to the new position of director of strategic development. Kampia […]
