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House Committee Considering Cannabis Banking & D.C. Commerce Monday

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 4, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

As the United States moves step by step towards ending federal cannabis prohibition, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hear some sensible provisions...

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’...

Forbes: U.S. Falling Behind in the Global Cannabis Market

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 16, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

The U.S. cannabis community just won a few more electoral victories and the next congressional session is looking better than ever, with more members of Congress (finally) agreeing with the 2/3 of Americans...

Forbes: U.S. Cannabis Industry Learning from Canada

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 30, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

All eyes are on Canada as the nation deals with the ups and downs of implementing cannabis commerce regulations for the first time among G7 nations. While the jobs being created and new revenue generated...

Forbes: Cannabis Processor Boosts Eureka, California’s Economy

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 8, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco.

Papa & Barkley, maker of cannabis-infused products such as balms, tinctures, and patches, seems like a throwback to a simpler time, but hopefully will be an example of more things to come in the...

Committee Passes Bill to License More Medical Cannabis Grows

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 13, 2018. Posted in ICBC Portland, Politics, Science.

Anyone that has seen the marijuana grown by the United States government for the few remaining federally-recognized patients and the limited research projects approved over the years, knows that it...

U.S. May License More Cannabis Cultivators and Researchers

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 10, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics, Science.

Whenever someone hears that the United States government maintains a marijuana farm that provides medicine for a few federal patients and research programs, it may seem like a tall tale, but it is no...

Forbes: Will Anheuser-Busch Join the Cannabis Industry?

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 5, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

With several beer companies making the leap into the burgeoning cannabis industry, many observers are wondering if the trend will continue or whether we’ll see other business sectors make a similar...

Fortune: Getting a Job in the Cannabis Industry

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 31, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

As we head into Labor Day weekend, maybe you are happy with your job, or maybe you are looking for a career change. If you’re looking to move into something new, then the cannabis industry may...