The Business of Cannabis

New York: Survey Finds Cannabis Jobs Pay More Than Other Sectors

An association that opposes legislation seeking to establish a three-member board that would recommend a minimum wage for New York cannabis workers said survey data shows pay in the industry already exceeds that of other job sectors. The study found the...

How Hemp-THC Businesses Are Bracing For A Near Total Ban

Follow us to Tennessee where hemp farmers are already pivoting in the face of a state ban and soon, a looming federal ban on basically all THC-derived hemp products. Will Congress step in to save this $28 billion industry? Listen To The Story

Michigan: CRA Issues Record $2 Million Marijuana Fine, Orders Muha Meds Producer Shut Down

Michigan Investments 10 Inc., a Pinconning-based manufacturer of popular Muha Meds marijuana vaping products, will be shut down by the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency on Sept. 24 and is ordered to pay a record-high $2 million fine. Since 2022, the CRA has...

Cannabis Product Development Enters A More Disciplined Era

The legal cannabis industry does not have a shortage of products. Walk into a dispensary in a mature market and consumers may encounter dozens of gummy flavors, vape formulations, concentrates, beverages and pre-rolls competing for attention. That abundance...

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Career Drug Warrior Named Acting DEA Administrator

The Trump administration has named career special agent Derek S. Maltz as Acting Administrator of the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Maltz replaces former Administrator Anne Milgram, who departed the agency last week.    Maltz worked within...

Sky Labs In Hot Water Again With CRA

The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has filed yet another formal complaint against Sky Labs LLC, an adult-use cannabis processor located in Mt. Morris, for its receipt and handling of more than one million grams (equal to 2,204 pounds) of product identified...

Biggest Challenges For The Cannabis Industry In 2025

The U.S. cannabis industry faces five major hurdles holding back its growth, even as sales are projected to reach a record $50 billion or more in 2025.1 Business of Cannabis. "What's on the Horizon for Cannabis in 2025?"  While a final rule due later in 2025 from...

Working With Four20 Media Group

Is your cannabis industry network strong? and growing? Are you looking for unique business opportunities involving digital media, events and news? Four20 Media Group -- parent company of Four20 Post and Sparx Guide -- is building a referral network of well-connected...

May 6 – Lansing – MiCIA Spring Caucus And Luncheon

Network with cannabis industry leaders over cocktails, learn from industry experts and receive updates directly from our lobbyist and Michigan lawmakers on May 6th, 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Eagle Eye Golf Club in Lansing, MI.  Tickets will be available as...