The Business of Cannabis

Petition Pushes Trump To Legalize Marijuana

Aug 27, 2025 | National

A leading drug policy reform organization is rallying supporters to send a message to President Donald Trump: Don’t merely reschedule marijuana, as his administration is considering, but fully legalize it instead. As the president mulls a proposal to move...

Former U.S. House Speaker Says Psychedelic Drug Could Be ‘Future Of Healing,’ Highlighting Study On Military Veterans

Aug 27, 2025 | National

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) extolled the therapeutic promise of ibogaine on a recent episode of his podcast, drawing attention to a Stanford University study that found the psychedelic showed potential to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression in...

Union Group Files Complaint Against Exclusive Brands For Blocking Workers Organizing

Aug 27, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 876 has filed a complaint with state cannabis regulators against Exclusive Brands.  The union alleges the Livonia-based weed retailer and grower is blocking the union from organizing workers at its...

Student Group To Sue U-M Over Psychedelic Shroom Fest Denial

Aug 27, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The University of Michigan is standing by its decision to deny a student group a permit for the Entheofest psychedelic plant and shroom festival on campus. In response, the Student Association for Psychedelic Studies is planning to sue the university, said President...

Draft Congressional Hemp Bill Would Regulate delta-8 Instead Of Imposing Ban

Aug 27, 2025 | National

A fresh federal legislative push could bring clarity to the fractured market for hemp-derived intoxicating products through draft legislation that would restrict consumable hemp products to adults 21 and older—including edibles, beverages, and inhalables—under strict...