Jul 16, 2026 | Great Lakes Region
As Pennsylvania Democrats ramp up pressure to Republicans to allow a vote on marijuana legalization in the state Senate, a group of House members have filed a new bill that would prioritize issuing licenses to small, diverse and disadvantaged businesses through the...
Jul 16, 2026 | Great Lakes Region
New York State is launching Cannabis Honestly, a statewide campaign aimed at helping young people, parents and educators navigate conversations about cannabis. Developed after a year-long listening effort involving more than 450 New Yorkers, the campaign is designed...
Jul 16, 2026 | Great Lakes Region
Seven Point Cannabis Dispensary in Danville might have the first drive-thru for cannabis purchases in the state, according its owner, Brad Zerman. “We’re currently awaiting final approval from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional...
Jul 16, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region
University of Wisconsin’s Ellison Lab is an alternative crop genetics research group led by assistant professor Shelby Ellison. The lab primarily focuses on hemp production in Wisconsin. There are two main avenues that hemp is grown for — industrial and cannabinoid...
Jul 16, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region
Ten hemp companies are suing Ohio over restrictions on products they say are protected under federal law. A judge ruled on Monday that the group can keep operating and selling the hemp products challenged under the law, which took effect in March, while the case is...
Jul 9, 2026 | Great Lakes Region
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday celebrated new laws with a goal to create more equity and oversight in the cannabis industry. Pritzker held a ceremonial bill signing on Thursday at SWAY Cannabis Dispensary, 3340 N. Halsted St. SB 3222 prohibits the sale of...
