The Business of Cannabis

Veterans & Cannabis: Don’t Miss Out On A Loyal Demographic

For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when missions end. It shifts from deployment to the maze of a healthcare system that doesn’t recognize the same medicines their states do. Most of the United States now have a regulated cannabis market, with licensed...

Ohio Breweries Fighting THC-Infused Drink Ban To Keep Jobs In State

THC-infused beverages are officially outlawed in Ohio. The beverages are off store shelves and not being served in restaurants and bars, even though local breweries said they were popular there. After the failed petition to place a referendum on Senate Bill...

Grand Rapids Calls It A ‘Voluntary’ Program — Cannabis Businesses Say It’s Extortion

Four Grand Rapids marijuana businesses say they’re victims of “municipal extortion,” alleging the city used threats to their licenses to extract millions of dollars for a social equity nonprofit that’s not functioning. An amended lawsuit filed in Kent County...

Michigan Sheriff Running For Governor Pledges To Repeal Marijuana Tax Increase

Genesee County Sheriff and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson came out strongly in opposition to the 24 percent cannabis tax passed as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to pay for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) plan to fund road repairs...

Lume Loses Michigan Village Fight

Law360 reported that Michigan-based Lume Cannabis also known as Attitude Wellness LLC has lost its battle against the tiny town of Pinckney, Michigan. Lume was pretty annoyed that it didn’t win the sole cannabis license for this little town and sued the town to find...

Celebrate 4/20 With A Sensi Grab Bag

There’s no better way to celebrate 4/20, than getting a bonus grab bag stuffed with all kinds of amazing goodies from some of the best brands in Michigan! We have around 1,000 bags up for grabs available in provisioning centers throughout Michigan. If you’re looking...

Denim Company Launching Collection Made with U.S.-Grown Hemp

Cone Denim is partnering with hemp processing firm BastCore on a U.S.-grown hemp denim collection using hemp cultivated in Alabama and U.S.-derived cotton dyed with natural indigo grown in Tennessee. Using hemp in the production of denim instead of cotton...