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...

PanXchange Update On Carbon Credits For Hemp

Seth Boone and Alex Meleshko of PanXchange will appear on the iHemp Hour Feb. 3 at 6 pm to talk about carbon credits for hemp and other speciality crops. PanXchange’s carbon program is farmer-friendly and uniquely suited for hemp carbon credits. They aim to educate...

Amazon Endorses GOP-Backed Legalization Bill

Amazon has endorsed a Republican-sponsored federal cannabis legalization bill, the New York Post reports. First introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), the legislation seeks to remove cannabis as a Schedule I narcotic, leaving cannabis policy to the...

Lucky Leaf Expo Detroit Opens Registration

The Cannabis Expo is coming to Detroit's TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center) March 25-26. Join Lucky Leaf expo for an in-depth look at the canna industry in Michigan and surrounding midwestern states. With a $3.2 billion dollar cannabis industry, it’s no secret that...