The Business of Cannabis

First U.S. Marijuana Stock Now Trading On NYSE

Last week, Trulieve Cannabis became the first U.S. cannabis operator to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock is now trading under the symbol "TRLV." Although a publicly traded company moving up to the NYSE is not uncommon, it is in the cannabis...

New CANNRA President: Hanna, U.S. Army Vet From Michigan

For the first time ever, a United States military veteran — from Michigan —  has been elected president of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), an international non-profit organization founded in 2020. Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency...

Maryland Collects $26.2 Million In Cannabis Tax Revenue In First Quarter

The Maryland Office of the Comptroller has reported that the state collected $26.2 million in cannabis sales tax revenue between January and March 2026. Maryland law imposes a 12% sales and use tax on retail sales of adult-use cannabis and cannabis products....

After Losing Its License, Minnesota’s First Cannabis Testing Lab Exits Pot Industry

One of Minnesota's longstanding cannabis testing labs has ended its cannabis and hemp testing program following regulatory troubles. Legend Technical Services announced this week it has shut down its cannabis testing program. This comes weeks after the...

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...