The Business of Cannabis

Midwest Cannabis Industry Converges On Chicago For Major Summit

The top Midwest minds in cannabis are set to converge on the Near West Side Thursday for an inaugural summit on all things marijuana. The Midwest Cannabis Forum will take over Salvage One on Hubbard Street, featuring panel discussions, demonstrations and...

$36M Grant Program Funded By CT’s Cannabis Revenues Opens For Applications

The Connecticut Social Equity Council, the body charged with ensuring that revenues from legal cannabis sales benefit marginalized communities, is soliciting applications for its relaunched community grants program. The Reimagine & Revitalize (R2)...

Can Michigan Medical Marijuana Patients Fly With Cannabis?

Medical marijuana is no longer banned by the federal government, but can you fly with it? The answer in Michigan seems to be, yes, but the TSA’s lack of clarity on the topic means there are risks and unanswered questions, three marijuana defense attorneys...

California Marijuana Sales Bring In Nearly $248 Million In Tax Revenue

Legal cannabis sales in California generated nearly $248 million in tax revenue during the first three months of 2026, according to new figures released by the state Wednesday. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration reported that cannabis...

Cannabis Users Sleep Better Than Most Other People

In a notable shift from traditional sleep aids, a recent study has revealed a growing preference for cannabis among individuals struggling with sleep-related issues. The Washington State University-led research, involving 1,255 cannabis users, sheds light on changing...

Latrish Matson Joins Sparx Guide

Long-time Michigan cannabis influencer Latrish Matson, co-founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation team. She is reporting stories from the MIBizCon event in Las Vegas, plus working with Michigan cannabis companies to provide stories and...