WASHINGTON - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined with New Jersey Senator Corey Booker on Wednesday to cosponsor a bill that would end federal prohibition of marijuana. Gillibrand and Booker announced their support for the Marijuana Justice … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana Business Alliance Forms in Albany
ALBANY - A group of lobbyists for hopeful cannabis growers and dispensary owners started a business alliance on Thursday. According to an article in the Albany Times Union, Medical Cannabis Industry Alliance of New York (MCIA) will serve as a … [Read more...]
Cost to Produce Medical Marijuana in NY Expected to be More Expensive than Colorado
ALBANY - The cost of medical marijuana in New York State isn't going to be cheap. According to an article in the Albany Times-Union, officials in the state capitol say if marijuana was legal in New york, it would cost about $4500 a pound. That’s … [Read more...]
Poll: Majority of New Yorkers Favor Legalization of Pot
CONNECTICUT - An overwhelming majority of New Yorkers support legalizing marijuana for medical use, while a smaller majority also favors legalizing small amounts of marijuana for recreational use. That's according to a new Quinnipiac University poll … [Read more...]
