The Business of Cannabis

New Mexico Legal Marijuana Sales Grow To $41.6 Million In February

Mar 15, 2023 | National

Sales of legal adult-use and medical marijuana in New Mexico totaled $41.6 million in February, according to figures released by the state’s cannabis regulator. The monthly total represents a roughly 3.5% month-over-month increase from January’s sales total of...

Legal Adult-Use Cannabis Poses Challenges To Employers

Mar 15, 2023 | National

Employers in New York have a lot of questions now that adult-use cannabis is legal, and it will likely require internal reviews of company policies to ensure they are clear, but that they also comply with changes in labor law. About eight of out 10 employers that...

Liberty Cannabis Throwing St. Patrick’s Day Party With Free Snacks, Music, Merchandise for $3.13

Mar 13, 2023 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Liberty Cannabis, a medical and adult-use dispensary in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, is throwing a block party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday. The dispensary at 2540 Rosa Parks Blvd. will be providing free snacks, music, live art, free merchandise, and...

Cannabis Activist Rob Robar Dead At 54

Mar 9, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Robert Joseph Robar, 54, passed away on March 8 surrounded by family and friends with his beloved Billy Strings, Phish and the Grateful Dead playing in the background. He was known widely in Michigan cannabis circles for his big smile, kind spirit and the companies he...

‘Clerical Error’ Nearly Shuts Down 85 Percent Of Michigan’s Cannabis Businesses

Mar 8, 2023 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Last week, the Michigan cannabis market nearly came to a total stop, due to, what’s been acknowledged as a “clerical error.” Marijuana Enforcement, Reporting, Tracking, and Compliance METRC, which provides cannabis regulatory technology systems and has a contract...