Nearly $60 million worth of recreational marijuana was sold in Oregon during the first five months of taxed sales, according to estimated figures released Wednesday by the state.
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When you think of the legal marijuana industry, you think of Colorado and California. But marijuana is not uniquely American, nor is the legalization movement.
Heightened competition in the market for legal recreational weed is pushing prices down and firing up border wars across state lines.
The players are investing in sharp packaging, refined logos, retail design and the talent to build on their progress.
When marijuana first became legal, design was the last thing on the mind of retailers.
They just wanted their stores open in a hurry so they could start turning all that bud into bucks.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Since recreational use of the marijuana became legal in several states, authorities report a major jump in the number of pot-filled packages being sent through the mail.
Florida marijuana activists have launched a voter initiative called “Regulate Florida,” which would amend the Florida constitution to legalize and regulate adult use of marijuana in the Sunshine State.
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Levy Thamba, 19, leaped to his death last year after eating marijuana-infused cookies.
CHICAGO -- Six months after graduating from college, Julie Berliner had to make a life-changing decision: pursue a career as an elementary school teacher or take a chance on the budding marijuana industry in Colorado.
