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...

Arizona Cannabis Supply Continues To Outpace Demand

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) recently released estimated sales data for November 2023. Combined medical and adult use sales reached $108.6 million in November, down 3.2% from $112.2 million in October. November 2023 sales were down 8.5% year-on-year from...

Florida Could Ban Delta-8 And Other Intoxicating Hemp Products

The Florida State Senate earlier this month unanimously passed a bill that would ban hemp-derived delta-8 THC and similar intoxicating hemp products. In addition to delta-8, Senate Bill 1698 (SB 1698) would also specifically prohibit ingestible or inhalable...

March 17 – Westland – St. Phatty’s Day Celebration

St. Phatty’s Day presented by DankGirls at the Westland selfie museum on March 17 from 2 to 6pm promises to be a fantastic celebration filled with delicious food, music, and a variety of vendors offering unique products. A professional photographer who will be on hand...

Four Men Burgle Dispo In Calhoun County

Detectives in Calhoun County need your help tracking down four masked men caught on surveillance video early Monday morning breaking into a marijuana dispensary.  Just before 5:30 a.m. Monday, an alarm went off at Aim High Meds off of M-60 in Tekonsha Township. ...