The Business of Cannabis

Federal Hemp Product Crackdown Delayed Into December By US Budget Extension Bill

A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products would be pushed back until Dec. 11 under a stopgap government spending bill passed Tuesday by the U.S. House of Representatives. The continuing resolution, which also averts a government shutdown, postpones...

Michigan: JARS Cannabis Acquires Sonoran Roots

JARS Cannabis, which was founded in 2020 in East Detroit, has evolved into a large network of dispensaries, with locations in Michigan, Arizona and Colorado. Now, JARS has acquired Sonoran Roots, an award-winning craft cannabis brand that was founded in...

Ohio: How Much Cannabis Prices Have Increased The Summer Of 2026

Ohio's average price for an ounce of cannabis has been going up since May, the first time consumers have seen consistent monthly increases since recreational sales began two years ago. Ohio voters legalized recreational marijuana in November 2023, with sales...

Michigan: CRA Issues First-Ever Hemp License Suspension Over Excessive THC Levels

Four years after taking over supervision of Michigan’s hemp industry, state regulators issued the first-ever license suspension. The state Cannabis Regulatory Agency, which oversees marijuana and hemp, suspended with intent to revoke the hemp...

MiCIA Holiday Gala Dec. 14 Motor City Casino Detroit

Join the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Dec. 14 at Motor City Casino Detroit from 6 pm- 11 pm for an elegant evening of celebration at the MiCIA Holiday Gala. This is a members-only event. 6:00 PM | COCKTAILS AND NETWORKING 7:00PM | KEYNOTE DINNER...

Metrc: Accurate Tracking Tips

To further assist licensees achieve compliance through accurate tracking, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency is providing guidance for a couple of issues found during compliance audits. Notice to Cultivators, Producers and Sales Locations Re: Packaging Pre-rolls as...

What’s Behind Rise In Dispensary Break-Ins?

Just in the last two weeks, marijuana dispensaries on Detroit's east side have been targeted in the middle of the night. Earlier this year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged a dozen people responsible for 20 break-ins at dispensaries across Michigan, and...