Author: Anthony Johnson

Senior Cannabis Clubs in California Flourishing

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 14, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Medical.

Historically, older Americans have been the most skeptical demographic regarding cannabis legalization. While younger voters are still more likely to support ending prohibition, the times they are a-changin’...

Congress, Send H.R. 420 to Donald Trump’s Desk!

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 11, 2019. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

As the government shutdown rages on, our nation could use some bipartisanship. Of course, Democrats and Republicans disagree on whether a wall should be built on the United States’ Southern Border,...

Exclusive Interview: California Cannabis Czar Talks Regulation

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 8, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Ending cannabis prohibition is a no-brainer whose time has come. It is obvious that cannabis prohibition is a costly failure that causes too much harm with racist and classist consequences. Regulating...

Oregon Doesn’t Have Too Much Cannabis, U.S. Has Too Much Prohibition

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 7, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

As the Oregon legislative session is set to begin, legislators will be contemplating whether to pass a bill that allows state-regulated growers the ability to export cannabis. The ability to export...

Oregon Should Legalize Cannabis Exports in 2019

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 2, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Portland, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

I interviewed longtime activist, Adam Smith of the Craft Cannabis Alliance, ahead of his appearance at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Portland last September, as he was working hard...

Year One of Legal Cannabis Commerce in California Has Brought Challenges…and Opportunities

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 27, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

Opening up a licensed and regulated cannabis business is not a get-rich-quick venture, as many have likely found out. Getting into the cannabis industry is best left to those that truly love the cannabis...

Irish Farmers Next to Cultivate Medical Cannabis?

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 26, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Medical, Politics.

Ireland’s medical cannabis program was approved two years ago, but the system has never been fully implemented as bureaucratic hurdles have hindered the ability to agree upon a foreign importer....

Donald Trump Signs Bill Legalizing Hemp, Will Cannabis Follow?

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 21, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

As a government shutdown looms, there are many instances where our political discourse is greatly divided, but let’s not focus on what divides us at the moment, let’s celebrate something...

California Cannabis Advocates Urge Legislators to Create State Bank

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 19, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

Access to banking services remains one of the major obstacles placed in front of the burgeoning cannabis industry. While more banks and credit unions are doing business with state-regulated companies,...