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...

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Ohio Could Ban Cannabis Advertising

The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed a new rule package for the state’s cannabis industry, including a ban on cannabis advertising via methods “with a high likelihood of reaching persons under the age of 18,” Cleveland.com reports....

Feb. 6-7 – Gaylord – ZApres Events Winter Getaway

ZAprès Events is hosting an unforgettable winter getaway where cannabis enthusiasts and industry professionals unite for two days of snowy fun! Whether you're a seasoned skier or snowboarder, or prefer to enjoy other winter activities, there's something for everyone....

Meet The Men Behind Connecticut’s Legal Cannabis Lounge On Wheels

Included in the law that made cannabis legal in Connecticut was a provision designed to keep smoke away from any businesses. Specifically, businesses are not allowed to create smoking areas inside the building or “within 25 feet of any doorway, operable window or air...

The Cannabis Industry In Illinois

January first will mark five years since recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois. Long lines were seen on January 1st, 2020 as hundreds waited to get into dispensaries in Chicago and across Illinois. Tiffany Chappell Ingram is the executive director of the...