The Business of Cannabis

THC Drinks Move Into Mainstream Retail — Target Adds Them To 300+ Stores

Target is significantly expanding its intoxicating hemp beverage sales, adding THC drinks to more than 300 stores across Florida, Texas and Illinois as mainstream retailers continue pushing deeper into the fast-growing category, per BevNET. The rollout...

Does The US Farm Bill Ban Products Sold By THC, Hemp Businesses?

Yes. The 2026 U.S. Farm Bill reclassifies the definition of intoxicating hemp and is expected to lead to the closure of businesses selling delta-9 THC and hemp-derived products as soon as November. The new rule bans the sale of products that have more than...

Lansing Cannabis Grow Facility To Shut Down

A large-scale marijuana grow operation in Lansing will cease operations on June 26, putting 94 people out of work. Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. told employees of the pending layoffs on April 27. “AWH will temporarily cease operations at its Lansing,...

New Law: Georgia Expands Medical Marijuana Access, Allows Vaping For Patients

A bill expanding medical marijuana access in Georgia is now law after being signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The governor signed Senate Bill 220, also known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on Tuesday, the final day he could veto legislation. The...

Freshwater Music Festival June 3

The 2023 Fresh Water Music Festival takes place on Saturday, June 3rd from 11am – 11pm. The event is hosted by Fresh Water Cannabis Co on their “The Back 20” in Baldwin, Michigan where you will find a safe and welcoming environment for music and...

Jelly Roll Q&A And Live Listening Party May 26

Award-winning country-rap crossover musician Jelly Roll will be in Ypsilanti for a special event on Friday, May 26 at Riverside Park. The non-performance event is an opportunity for fans to hear the singer-songwriter talk on the eve of the release of his...

JARS Cannabis To Sponsor Movement Memorial Day Weekend In Detroit

JARS Cannabis is set to return for its second year as the exclusive cannabis retail sponsor at Movement, an internationally renowned dance music festival that is held annually during Memorial Day Weekend (May 27 – 29)in Downtown Detroit at Hart Plaza on the city’s...

Public Notice Request For Comment

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency will hold a public meeting on June 15 at 9:30 A.M. to hear complaints and receive the views on CRA’s administration of the authorities, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities under Michigan’s marijuana laws. While the public...