Bipartisan “Cannabis Caucus” Preps to Introduce Slew of Cannabis Legislation

by adminTorusBrand | Feb 15, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Members of a bipartisan group of lawmakers are joining forces in an effort to further congressional action on cannabis. A newly formed bipartisan “Cannabis Caucus” is preparing to introduce a bundle of legislation regarding cannabis...

Do You Want to Learn About the Science of Cannabis? These California Universities Now Offer a Course

by adminTorusBrand | Feb 14, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At least three institutions of higher learning in California will be offering classes on cannabis and its therapeutic properties in the coming months. The University of California at Davis and Sonoma State University recently...

3 out of 5 Rhode Island Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

by adminTorusBrand | Feb 14, 2017 | Politics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A new poll from Public Policy Polling shows momentum for marijuana legalization is growing in Rhode Island. A new poll of Rhode Island voters shows increased support for legalizing recreational marijuana. The poll, conducted by...

Study Finds Medical Marijuana Samples to be Contaminated with Mold and Bacteria

by adminTorusBrand | Feb 13, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A new study has found some medical marijuana in Northern California to be contaminated by bacteria and fungi. The findings reinforce the importance of growing cannabis without pesticides and rigorous testing procedures, both of...

Jeff Sessions Confirmed as Attorney General: What Does He Mean for the Cannabis Industry?

by adminTorusBrand | Feb 10, 2017 | Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Jeff Sessions, recently confirmed as U.S. Attorney General, has historically been opposed to any type of marijuana legislation. The nation’s cannabis industry however, remains cautiously optimistic. The Senate earlier this week...