The Business of Cannabis

Pennsylvania: New Lehigh Valley Medical Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening

A new medical cannabis dispensary will celebrate its grand opening this weekend at a former restaurant site in Lehigh County. A new location of RISE Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary, will hold its grand opening at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2805...

Minnesota: St. Anthony Village To Become Second Municipality To Operate City-Owned Cannabis Dispensary

St. Anthony Village is set to open a city-owned cannabis dispensary Saturday, becoming the second municipality in Minnesota to operate one, alongside Anoka. The new business marks an expansion of the city's municipal liquor operation, which has been in...

Illinois: Cannabis Market Shows Continued Growth; Regulatory Changes Bring New Considerations for Operators and Investors

Illinois’ cannabis industry continues to evolve, with growing consumer demand, expanding retail operations, and significant regulatory changes shaping the market. According to the state’s recently released 2026 Annual Cannabis Report, Illinois is taking...

Poll: Marijuana Consumers To Vote Based On Candidates’ Cannabis Stances

Most people who consume marijuana say that they will be taking candidates’ stances on cannabis policy into account when deciding who to vote for in the November elections. The new survey, conducted by the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD on behalf of...

Canadian Cultivators Opt For Outdoor Projects

As a growing number of Canadian cannabis cultivators retreat from costly greenhouse expansions, more applicants than ever are readying lower-cost outdoor projects. The number of authorizations to cultivate marijuana outdoors doubled to 33...

Case Made For Labor Peace Agreement

A number of supporters of requiring marijuana licensees to obtain labor peace agreements (LPAs) got a chance to voice their perspective Wednesday during a public hearing about the state's proposed marijuana rules. The business community...

Hemponomics 102 Classes

The Hemponomics 102 presentation will be a combination of Farmer Tales and an iHemp Michigan update on industry building. In the room will be processors and plant genetics suppliers to speak with about their services for a successful...