The Business of Cannabis

DC Passes Law Protecting Workers From Failed Drug Tests

The city council in Washington, D.C. took a step forward in protecting employees from marijuana restrictions. In early June, lawmakers unanimously approved a bill that would stop employers from firing employees who fail cannabis tests. To come to fruition,...

Climate Change Will Affect Where And How Cannabis Is Grown

Cannabis growers are confronting the same issue that threatens to upend the wine industry and other agricultural-based businesses – shifting weather patterns and climate change. Those shifts are forcing cannabis growers to rethink how to cultivate their plants....

California Targets Businesses For Unpaid Taxes

California’s tax collectors are setting their sights on the state’s cannabis industry – in particular, unlicensed businesses as well as legal operators who haven’t paid their taxes. Those two groups collectively owe the state nearly $200 million in unpaid taxes. In...

The Average Cost Of Cannabis By State

Marijuana is a relatively commonly used substance in the United States. According to federal government estimates, 22.2 million Americans have used it in the past month and many start using it in their adolescent years. Furthermore, many states have...