Anchorage Assemblyman Forrest Dunbar is introducing a bill that bans active U.S. military members from obtaining discounts when purchasing recreational marijuana, ...
January, 2017
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18 January
New Mat-Su Valley Marijuana Cultivation Law Helps Small Growers
Alaska has made changes to setback zoning regulations, but small-scale growers in Mat-Su Valley are exempt. The Mat-Su valley is known ...
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10 January
Alaska Dispensaries Close Due to Medical Marijuana Shortage
Alaska appears to be dry. The state’s retail marijuana shops had to lock their doors because they’re out of product. Pakalolo ...
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3 January
Alaska Nets $81,000 in Taxes for First Full Month of Legal Marijuana
Alaska’s first full month of recreational marijuana sales netted $81,000 in taxes for the state in November. That is a big ...
December, 2016
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30 December
New Advertising Rules for Marijuana Businesses Coming
The Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AAMCO) will be determining advertising restrictions for marijuana businesses in the state. The state ...
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23 December
Study Finds Medical Marijuana States Have Fewer Traffic Fatalities
A new study released shows that in states where medical marijuana is legal there are fewer traffic fatalities. This is especially ...
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15 December
Anchorage’s First Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Opens
Arctic Herbery, Anchorage’s first recreational marijuana dispensary, will open its doors at noon today. A shuttle bus service will be available ...
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7 December
Why Anchorage Doesn’t Have Any Dispensaries Open Yet
Questions about why Anchorage doesn’t have a recreational marijuana dispensary open yet are circulating. Dispensaries, or shops, are already open in ...
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2 December
Alaska Marijuana Businesses Make First Tax Payments to State
Alaska marijuana industry businesses have made their first tax payments to the state – in cash. Greatland Ganja co-owner Leif Abel ...
October, 2016
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31 October
Alaska’s First Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Opens
Alaska’s first recreational marijuana dispensary opened to the public over the weekend, almost two years after Alaskans voted to legalize adult-use ...