Author: Anthony Johnson

Illinois Legislature Passes Cannabis Legalization! Poised to Be Number 11.

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2019. Posted in Politics.

The Illinois Legislature made history today becoming the second state legislative body to pass a bill repealing cannabis prohibition, joining the great state of Vermont. However, Illinois went one step...

Cannabis Companies Lobby the FDA to Fully Legalize CBD

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen CBD products on the shelves. You’ve probably even heard folks talk about using CBD that you normally wouldn’t suspect, like...

Dr. Bronner’s CEO Joins the Cannabis Industry, Bringing His Ideals with Him

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 30, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural.

Dr. Bronner’s is a true American success story demonstrating the very best things about our country. Started by an immigrant soap-maker, the company is still run by members of the same family...

Former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher Joins Cannabis Company Board

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 29, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Former Orange County Republican Dana Rohrabacher, fresh off the heels of his keynote address at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Zurich, has just announced that he is joining the board...

Republican Senators Hopeful for Passage of Cannabis Banking Act

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 29, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Whether you favor legalization or not, you should support allowing state-regulated cannabis businesses to access banking services. Forcing companies to be cash-only endangers public safety and encourages...

Oregon Craft Brewery Embraces Cannabis Legalization

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 28, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver.

“If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” is a cliche, but it can be a powerful business tool. Rightly or wrongly, the alcohol and cannabis industries can seem at odds with each...

Canada Set Record for Cannabis Sales in March, Numbers Should Be Higher

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 28, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada’s progressive federal policy has given its country’s cannabis companies a huge advantage over global competitors with access to banks, capital, customers and the ability to export....

Donnelly Group, Known for Running Vancouver Bars, Moves Into Cannabis

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 24, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Vancouver.

It is understandable to see companies from various business sectors move into the cannabis industry, especially in Canada, where federal legalization has made it legally (and more culturally) acceptable...

Keeping Up with Canada? California Moves Towards State Cannabis Banking.

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 23, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

As most folks know by now, a lack of banking services have forced cannabis businesses, including those legal under state law, to deal predominantly in cash due to continued U.S. banking laws that make...