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Infographic of Marijuanas Effects on the American Economy
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on March 31, 2010
What is True Cost of Marijuana Legalization?
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on March 29, 2010
Marijuana is by some estimates California’s largest cash crop, bringing in more than twice the revenue of vegetables, yet we don’t tax this green. Legalizing and taxing pot could provide $1.3 billion to help our hemorrhaging economy, but it might also lead to additional problems and undermine anti-drug efforts.
Legalizing Marijuana: The Golden States Pot Of Gold?
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on March 27, 2010
This week, a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana possession by adults qualified for the California ballot. The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 is coming up for a vote. It’s becoming obvious that unlike failed legalization initiatives in the past (of which CA has had at least two), the debate will this time center around money.
Medical marijuana users risk job loss
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on March 24, 2010
When a rare form of cancer invaded Joseph Casias’ nasal cavity and his brain, his doctor prescribed marijuana to help alleviate the daily pain. But his employer, Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest retailer, fired him in November 2009 after he failed a drug test. Casias, 29, says he never came to work high. He’s got a medical marijuana card to prove…
$8K Bag of Weed Found in Goodwill Donation Bin
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on March 12, 2010
One of the hallmarks of marijuana culture is the willingness of tokers to share their supply with others. But an incident in Boulder yesterday takes that generosity to a whole new level.
Money Lost Due to America’s Morality Police (Infographic)
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on February 15, 2010
There is a price to be paid for morality. Laws prohibiting alcohol, marijuana, same-sex marriages and gambling which promote community morals and standards also have another effect — a major loss of revenue from sales and taxes.
Are We Losing Out by Not Legalizing Marijuana? (Infographic)
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on February 10, 2010
Pot proponents will tell you that there are plenty of financial benefits to the country, and as we found out, they might be right.
CBS rejects NORML ad….
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on February 9, 2010
CBS has refused to sell advertising space to NORML for an ad they wanted to run on the digital billboard located in Times Square. Their reason for rejecting the pro-marijuana ad??? It was “too political’.
Huffng Post: Businesses Should Stay on Marijuana’s Good Side
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on February 5, 2010
It seems like more and more big businesses are beginning to realize the importance of staying on the good side of those who support marijuana reform. And rightly so. Sooner or later, these companies will come to realize that they must respect the fact that marijuana consumers and supporters of reform are everywhere.
America’s First Marijuana Superstore Opens In East Oakland
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on January 30, 2010
This place is amazing. It is being called the Walmart of Weed. They sell everything related to weed that you might need, except the weed itself.
New Jersey passes nation’s toughest medical marijuana law
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on January 12, 2010
By a vote of 48 to 14 in the state’s assembly on Monday, New Jersey became the 14th state in the union to make legal accommodations for the use of medical marijuana. … However, California this is not.
Tax the Pot
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on January 8, 2010
100 million Americans have used marijuana in their lives, 25mil in the past year, and 15mil in the past month. Prohibition has failed for 72 years to eradicate or even stifle marijuana use among the American public.
Mother Nature is My Cannabis Middleman
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on January 4, 2010
A friend of mine (who shall go unnamed) recently harvested about a half a pound of quality marijuana from his backyard. He grew it from some seeds he got for free, watered it regularly and after a few months, had enough to last him through next harvest. As far as medicine/drugs goes, all pharmaceuticals cost money. Research, testing, marketing, etc
Medical Marijuana Millionaires Are Turning to Philanthropy
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on January 1, 2010
The popularity of pot clubs in the Bay Area has led to a burgeoning crop of medical marijuana millionaires. Call them the ganja riche. Like many of their nouveaux predecessors, they are trying to figure out what to do with their cash. Some are giving to charity, but you will not see any fanfare or buildings named in their honor. Medicinal marijuana
Prescription pot does not fly at employee screenings
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on December 30, 2009
It could be the classic quandary for a company: They want to hire a new employee but the person has failed a pre-employment drug test. Then he or she produces a legally obtained prescription to use marijuana.
Marijuana Potency Testing Business Thrives in Colorado
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on December 24, 2009
I want to work there.
New Orleans as Marijuana Mecca
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on December 22, 2009
Legal weed in the Big Easy? What a genius idea! One of the 12 candidates running for mayor of New Orleans is Jerry Jacobs, running on a platform of Social Change, and some say a long-shot to win but he’s put forward a great plan: Legalize Marijuana, to reduce crime and increase sales tax, in an attempt to triage the city’s budget crisis….
Los Angeles to close hundreds of medical marijuana shops
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on December 9, 2009
In a significant blow to medical marijuana caregivers in Los Angeles, the city council voted Tuesday to limit the number of allowed dispensaries to just 70, forcing hundreds of shops out of business.
8 of the Craziest Illegal Tax Deductions Ever
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on December 7, 2009
#3. Your marijuana crop might be a business expense, but it’s not legitimate – One entrepreneur who listed his crop of marijuana as a deductible business expense, his good intentions quickly turned into a rude awakening. Apparently the U.S. government doesn’t want your tax dollars when they can just arrest you and seize your property instead.
Marijuana’s Multiplier Effect
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on December 4, 2009
When It Comes to the Local Economy, Pot Is Potent. Were you wondering why your favorite supermarket was totally out of Reynolds Turkey-Size Oven Bags–in October? Or why every single pair of those handy little spring-loaded Fiskars shears were gone all of a sudden at your neighborhood crafts store? Here’s a clue: marijuana harvest season.
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