The Business of Cannabis

Senate Votes To Delay Looming Hemp THC Ban

The U.S. Senate on Saturday voted down an amendment that would have stripped a delay of an impending ban on hemp THC products included in a continuing resolution to fund the government, according to a report from The Hill. Congress voted last year to...

Study: Marijuana Use Tops Cigarettes In US

Marijuana use surpassed cigarette use in the United States last year, a new study found. In 2025, 43.8 million Americans (ages 12 and up) used marijuana regularly, compared to 36.1 million Americans who smoked cigarettes, according to the 2025 National...

New York: Cannabis Retail Dispensary Proposed In Fredonia

A marijuana retail store is being proposed in the northern end of Chautauqua County, which, if approved, would be the first one in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. The Chautauqua County Planning Board was notified that Empire Smoke Shop 9 is seeking a Special Use...

Ohio: Shaker Heights Approves New Rules For Cannabis Dispensaries

Cannabis dispensaries will be allowed in Shaker Heights’ commercial districts under new regulations approved by city council that place limits on where they can open and when they can operate. Council unanimously approved the regulations Monday. The rules...

July 29 – West Olive – Budz & Birdies Sensi Golf Tournament

Join Sensi for a day of fun and networking at the inaugural Cannabis Industry Golf Tournament. Tee off with industry professionals and enthusiasts at our exclusive event where you can enjoy a round of golf in a beautiful setting while connecting with like-minded...

Minnesota Breweries Can Serve THC Drinks On Tap

Cannabis laws in Minnesota continue to be singular, creating a distinctive cannabis culture and market. The latest update makes Minnesota the first state to explicitly allow THC drinks to be served on tap like any other brewery offering, as long as any edibles served...

Want To Get Into Ohio’s Legal Cannabis Marketplace?

On June 7, Ohio opened the application process for state medical marijuana dispensaries to sell recreational products. Published on the Division of Cannabis Control’s website, the dual-use license permits would allow existing businesses to conduct non-medical sales...

J.D Vance, Trump’s VP Pick, Opposes Cannabis Banking Reform

Ohio’s forthcoming adult-use cannabis market will soon be among the biggest in the nation, rivaling the likes of Michigan, where licensed dispensaries are on pace to record more than $3 billion in sales in 2024. This means Ohio dispensaries will likely see an influx...