The Business of Cannabis

What to Know About Medicare’s Hemp-Derived Product Program

Under the program announced on April 1, "eligible hemp-derived products can be incorporated into patient care plans under clinician guidance, consistent with model requirements and applicable law," CMS said in a press release. However, the program will...

Experts: Expanded Cannabis Access In Las Vegas May Benefit Gaming Industry

Experts in gaming, cannabis policy, and state government say expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis in Las Vegas could bolster tourism. It could also support the broader gaming industry. This is especially important as visitation softens. Moreover,...

Eastern North Carolina Senator’s Bill Would Put Marijuana Legalization On November Ballot

Voters in North Carolina could decide the future of marijuana after Senate Democrat Kandie Smith of Greenville and two colleagues introduced Senate Bill 1072 on Monday. The legislation is intended to bypass years of legislative gridlock by placing...

Psychedelics Move Into The Spotlight

Psychedelic drugs may be having a moment in Michigan and nationwide. In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order making them available to treat mental health conditions including depression and anxiety.   And in Michigan, the Democratic Party...

Metrc: CSV Upload Queuing Functionality

Metrc has developed an improved CSV import experience that allows for larger CSV files to be uploaded. This functionality began November 13. Metrc’s bulletin on this new functionality can be found here. General questions about this support bulletin may be directed to...

Seeds Planted To Light Up B.C. With Cannabis Trail Tourism

A provincial pilot project is being seeded to build a cannabis tourism trail in B.C. with legs in each of its southern corners. Selkirk Innovates and the Craft Cannabis Association of B.C. (CCABC) have submitted an application for funding — under the REDIP Economic...