The Business of Cannabis

CRA Holding Public Comment Hearings

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency hosted a public comment period and public hearing on the proposed rule changes to the marijuana administrative rules in April and May 2025, during which it received over 700 individual suggested changes to the rules. After a...

TSA Just Updated Its Marijuana Policy, But What Exactly Does That Mean?

Is it about to get easier to pack your pot on an airplane? Without any fanfare or even a press release, the Transportation Security Administration quietly changed its policies regarding marijuana in April 2026 — specifically, medical marijuana. But as news...

Colorado, Washington Mull Marijuana-Based Tourism

Marijuana legalization votes this week in Colorado and Washington state don't just set up an epic state-federal showdown on drug law for residents. The measures also open the door for marijuana tourism. Both marijuana measures make marijuana possession in...

Marijuana Users Could Soon Legally Own Guns For The First Time In Decades

Anton Harb Jr. is a 44-year-old Iraq War combat veteran and retired ATF agent who obtained an associate’s degree in firearm technology. He also suffers from PTSD, which he treats with marijuana. “There are not many people who are more versed in handling...

iHemp Michigan Board Elections Open

The 2026 iHemp Michigan Board Elections are officially open. In an industry that has seen its share of regulatory hurdles—from the transfer of oversight to the CRA to the ongoing fight for hemp to be treated as a true agricultural commodity—leadership isn't just a...

Where Cannabis Tourism Actually Works In 2026

For cannabis-friendly travel in 2026, the United States remains the most straightforward option. Recreational marijuana is legal in many states, dispensaries are regulated, and visitors over 21 can legally purchase and possess cannabis without navigating...