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...

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...