The Business of Cannabis

Twelve States That Could Legalize Cannabis Sales in 2020

Feb 26, 2020 | National

Up to a dozen states could legalize adult-use or medical marijuana in 2020 through their legislatures or ballot measures, although only about a handful will likely do so. Much of the cannabis industry’s focus will home in on a possible recreational marijuana...

How Cannabis MSOs Are Winning Over Customers In Evolving US Markets

Feb 26, 2020 | National

One of the unique challenges that U.S. cannabis multistate operators have faced in expanding their businesses and winning over customers is the constantly evolving nature of U.S. medicinal and recreational markets. At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital...

Grand Rapids Reverses Delay On Marijuana Applications Hours After Voting For It

Feb 26, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Grand Rapids will not delay the acceptance of recreational marijuana business applications and won’t freeze the ongoing medical marijuana application process. The 4-2 decision Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, by Grand Rapids city commissioners is a reversal of a vote they...

Marijuana Use Rising Among Seniors, Study Says, Posing Serious Health Risks

Feb 26, 2020 | National

The sweet scent of baking cookies wafting from grandma’s house may be mixed with a more pungent aroma these days. The smell of marijuana.The numbers of American seniors over age 65 who now smoke marijuana or use edibles increased two-fold between 2015 and 2018,...

Kentwood Clinic To Help Expungement Of Criminal Records Including Cannabis

Feb 25, 2020 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

There is help available Feb. 29 in Kentwood for Michigan residents seeking to expunge their records of criminal convictions that often have been a barrier to getting housing, jobs, state licensing and volunteering, including Cannabis convictions. The Western Michigan...