The Marijuana Industry Is Growing Like Weeds

Whatever you want to call it – pot, weed, ganja, grass – more and more investors are growing curious about marijuana’s future and related investment opportunities. Indeed, the industry has progressed to the point where the medical use of marijuana is gaining greater acceptance.

Within the last six years ago, the number of Americans who support legalizing medical marijuana has risen from 70 to 90 percent according to polls by Quinnipiac and Gallup. Those who support overall legalization has risen from 46 percent to 54 percent.

Let’s explore some of the recent news and changes to the marijuana industry that could impact the industry’s growth and accessibility for investors.

State legalization of medical marijuana

Twenty-five states and Washington D.C. now have medical marijuana laws in place. Florida, Missouri and Arkansas could join them later this year when voters place their ballots in the November elections.

Last month, Ohio became the...

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