The Business of Cannabis

What Cannabis Rescheduling Really Means: Insights from Mint Cannabis’ Pablo Palomino

The cannabis industry finally got the jolt it’s been waiting for. With the federal government moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, the conversation has shifted from if reform will happen to what happens next. To unpack the implications, I sat...

Jackson To Use Marijuana Tax Revenue To Repair City Roads

The City of Jackson will invest $250,000 in marijuana tax revenue to repair potholes and improve road conditions without raising taxes on residents. The initiative, called “Pot for Potholes,” directs state-distributed funds from the Michigan Transportation...

Wisconsin Loses Millions In Marijuana Tax Revenue To Border States

Wisconsin residents contributed more than $36 million in marijuana taxes to Illinois last year and nearly $6 million to Michigan in 2024, according to new numbers released by the state Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The revenue comes from counties bordering...

Massachusetts: Governor Signs New Cannabis Law

Governor Maura Healey signed a new cannabis law on Sunday that will expand business opportunities and increase the amount of cannabis adults can legally possess. The law increases the legal possession limit for adults to two ounces and doubles the number of...

May 18-19 – Big Rapids – Foraging With Country Roots & Friends

Forage with Country Roots & Friends May 18 - 19. Instructors include Leyna of Shatterbake Studios (Apothecary Specialist), Sean of Rising Moon Medicinals (Natural Farmer), Ben of Dharmic Being (Natural Farmer) with more to announce. They will explain the gardening...

July 27 – Highland Park – MAP Fest Returns

In 2023, MAP Fest debuted in Highland Park’s Avalon Village, blending music, art, and poetry for a day-long community festival. By all accounts the event was a success, drawing nearly 1,200 attendees, 60 vendors, and over 60 performers. This year, the festival is set...

Analysis: Limonene Terpene Reduces THC-Induced Anxiety

The co-administration of THC and the terpene D-limonene is associated with reduced feelings of anxiety, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Researchers with John Hopkins University assessed the influence of D-limonene...