The Business of Cannabis

THC Drinks Move Into Mainstream Retail — Target Adds Them To 300+ Stores

May 13, 2026 | Feature, National

Target is significantly expanding its intoxicating hemp beverage sales, adding THC drinks to more than 300 stores across Florida, Texas and Illinois as mainstream retailers continue pushing deeper into the fast-growing category, per BevNET. The rollout will...

Does The US Farm Bill Ban Products Sold By THC, Hemp Businesses?

May 13, 2026 | Feature, National

Yes. The 2026 U.S. Farm Bill reclassifies the definition of intoxicating hemp and is expected to lead to the closure of businesses selling delta-9 THC and hemp-derived products as soon as November. The new rule bans the sale of products that have more than 0.4...

New Law: Georgia Expands Medical Marijuana Access, Allows Vaping For Patients

May 13, 2026 | Feature, National

A bill expanding medical marijuana access in Georgia is now law after being signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The governor signed Senate Bill 220, also known as the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” on Tuesday, the final day he could veto legislation....

Study: Cannabis And Tobacco Co-Use Increases Psychosis Chances In High-Risk Individuals

May 13, 2026 | National

A new multisite study published in Nature Mental Health found that using cannabis and tobacco together increases the risk of developing psychotic disorders like schizophrenia among those considered high risk. Researchers led by Heather Ward, MD, assistant professor of...

D.C. Could Greenlight Cannabis Drinks Made By Local Breweries And Distilleries

May 7, 2026 | National

D.C. could soon open the door to cannabis-infused, alcohol-free drinks under a new bill from Mayor Bowser that would let local breweries and distilleries team up with medical marijuana producers. The bill connects two big trends — people drinking less and using more...

Marijuana Opponents File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Federal Rescheduling Move

May 7, 2026 | National

The cannabis industry is facing renewed uncertainty regarding federal reform, as a lawsuit has been filed to block the Trump administration’s recent initiative to reschedule marijuana. Prohibitionist organizations, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) and the National...