The Business of Cannabis

House Committee Approves 2026 Farm Bill, Moves To Floor Debate

Mar 11, 2026 | National

The previous farm bill, passed in 2018, was intended to last through 2023. Since the deadline passed, the House Committee has attempted to pass a new bill, but the 2024 draft was never brought to a floor vote, leaving the legislation incomplete. To address...

Marijuana Businesses Can’t Force Court To Do ‘Imaginary’ Rescheduling Review To Exempt Them From 280E Tax, IRS Says

Mar 11, 2026 | National

While marijuana may soon be rescheduled under federal law, that doesn’t currently exempt state-legal cannabis businesses from an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E that bars them from taking federal tax deductions, the agency argues in a new filing with...

Michigan Supreme Court Asked To Rule On Marijuana Use And Probation

Mar 11, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Michigan Supreme Court will soon decide whether prohibiting marijuana use while on probation is legal. The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 11 in the case of People of MI v. Danielle Heaven-Leah Hess. At issue is whether the use of marijuana can...

Wayne County Recreational Marijuana: 182,000 Pounds Sold In 2025

Mar 11, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

More than 182,000 pounds of recreational marijuana flower was sold in Wayne County in 2025, according to the state. In all, the state’s most populous county saw $362 million worth of recreational marijuana sales last year. Wayne County’s marijuana sales can’t be...

How Women’s Health Is Shaping The Future Of Medical Cannabis

Mar 11, 2026 | National

Reflecting on International Women’s Day and conversations I’ve had with women across the cannabis industry, several themes seem to crop up repeatedly: medical legitimacy, fairer access, and demand for products designed to meet their needs. For many women, cannabis...