Sep 3, 2026 | Business, Great Lakes Region
The openings come less than three months after Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3222 into law on June 12. The measure amended the state’s Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to allow licensed dispensaries to offer both drive-through and curbside pickup to...
Sep 3, 2026 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan, Regulatory
The Niles Township Planning Commission hosted a public hearing to consider another marijuana ordinance. It would allow retailers in business-zoned areas—but with added restrictions meant to protect the township if voters approve marijuana businesses at the ballot box...
Sep 3, 2026 | Business, Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
JARS Cannabis, which was founded in 2020 in East Detroit, has evolved into a large network of dispensaries, with locations in Michigan, Arizona and Colorado. Now, JARS has acquired Sonoran Roots, an award-winning craft cannabis brand that was founded in Tempe, that...
Sep 3, 2026 | Business, Feature, Great Lakes Region
Ohio’s average price for an ounce of cannabis has been going up since May, the first time consumers have seen consistent monthly increases since recreational sales began two years ago. Ohio voters legalized recreational marijuana in November 2023, with sales...
Sep 3, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan, Regulatory
Four years after taking over supervision of Michigan’s hemp industry, state regulators issued the first-ever license suspension. The state Cannabis Regulatory Agency, which oversees marijuana and hemp, suspended with intent to revoke the hemp processor-handler license...
Sep 3, 2026 | Business, Great Lakes Region
Ben Ranft was turned down when he approached John Mayer over leasing a vacant space at 202 S. Minnesota Ave. The Patrick’s on Third owner informed Ranft that the space already had a future as a site for a cannabis dispensary. Before Minnesota had become the 23rd state...
