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...

Six Labs Brings Binske Products To Michigan

Six Labs, a Michigan-licensed cultivator, announced that it has launched binske cannabis brand in Michigan through its network of retailers will carry binske flower and edible products, with more offerings to follow. Six Labs’ estimates that its agreement with binske...

How Fashion is Helping Hemp Fiber Get Back on Track

When the Farm Bill passed in 2018, industrial hemp could once again be legally cultivated in the United States after an 84-year-old ban on the crop. Before 1937, hemp was grown widely across the country. People wore it, braided rope with it and...

Now You Can Drink Your Cannabis In Michigan

Positioning itself as a healthier alternative to a glass of wine, a new cannabis-infused sparkling water brand called Happi is now available in several dispensaries throughout Michigan. The drink is a collaboration between founder Joe Reynolds and President Lisa...