The Business of Cannabis

What to Know About Medicare’s Hemp-Derived Product Program

Under the program announced on April 1, "eligible hemp-derived products can be incorporated into patient care plans under clinician guidance, consistent with model requirements and applicable law," CMS said in a press release. However, the program will...

Experts: Expanded Cannabis Access In Las Vegas May Benefit Gaming Industry

Experts in gaming, cannabis policy, and state government say expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis in Las Vegas could bolster tourism. It could also support the broader gaming industry. This is especially important as visitation softens. Moreover,...

Eastern North Carolina Senator’s Bill Would Put Marijuana Legalization On November Ballot

Voters in North Carolina could decide the future of marijuana after Senate Democrat Kandie Smith of Greenville and two colleagues introduced Senate Bill 1072 on Monday. The legislation is intended to bypass years of legislative gridlock by placing...

Psychedelics Move Into The Spotlight

Psychedelic drugs may be having a moment in Michigan and nationwide. In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order making them available to treat mental health conditions including depression and anxiety.   And in Michigan, the Democratic Party...

Oct. 8 – Lansing – MiCIA Fall Caucus And Luncheon

Join the MiCIA Fall Caucus and Luncheon! Network with cannabis industry leaders over cocktails, learn from industry experts and receive updates directly from our lobbyist and Michigan lawmakers Please purchase your ticket directly on our website by...

Best Practices For Cultivators

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is dedicated to providing licensees the information needed to foster a transparent and consistent approach to compliance efforts throughout the harvest season. The Operations Support Section hosted a CRA Education Session regarding...

Timing Wrong For Bill Seeking To Raise THC Limit For Hemp

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has again introduced legislation that would triple the THC limit for industrial hemp, an act of poor timing if we ever saw one. Rand has refloated the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (“HEMP” Act), which suggests an increase from 0.3% to 1.0%...