The Business of Cannabis

Michigan: Governor Signs Law Requiring Schools to Send Parents Warnings About Marijuana, High-Potency THC + Vaping

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed legislation requiring schools across the state to distribute educational notices to parents about the health risks of marijuana, high-potency THC products, vaping and other products. Senate Bill 433,...

Michigan: Marijuana Farm Loses Court Fight Over Clearing Protected Wetlands

A judge has ruled that a marijuana grower illegally cleared nearly 16 acres of protected wetlands while building a large cannabis farm in northern Michigan. Ingham County Circuit Judge Morgan Cole sided with state environmental regulators last month in a...

Minnesota: Do Government-Run Cannabis Retail Sales Work?

When Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis, cities saw an opportunity in the state’s unique law to create a new revenue stream: a marijuana business that could be run much like the municipal liquor stores that have been in business since 1937. In Anoka, a...

Illinois: Marijuana Retailers Sold To Minors In Only 6 of 1,452 State Compliance Checks

The Illinois State Police (ISP) said the attempted purchases were conducted as part of “under 21 covert details.” The agency did not identify the six businesses that completed sales or provide details about any resulting disciplinary action. The number of...

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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. ...