The Business of Cannabis

Michigan: Governor Signs Law Requiring Schools to Send Parents Warnings About Marijuana, High-Potency THC + Vaping

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed legislation requiring schools across the state to distribute educational notices to parents about the health risks of marijuana, high-potency THC products, vaping and other products. Senate Bill 433,...

Michigan: Marijuana Farm Loses Court Fight Over Clearing Protected Wetlands

A judge has ruled that a marijuana grower illegally cleared nearly 16 acres of protected wetlands while building a large cannabis farm in northern Michigan. Ingham County Circuit Judge Morgan Cole sided with state environmental regulators last month in a...

Minnesota: Do Government-Run Cannabis Retail Sales Work?

When Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis, cities saw an opportunity in the state’s unique law to create a new revenue stream: a marijuana business that could be run much like the municipal liquor stores that have been in business since 1937. In Anoka, a...

Illinois: Marijuana Retailers Sold To Minors In Only 6 of 1,452 State Compliance Checks

The Illinois State Police (ISP) said the attempted purchases were conducted as part of “under 21 covert details.” The agency did not identify the six businesses that completed sales or provide details about any resulting disciplinary action. The number of...

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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...