News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

CRA Webinar Feb. 19: Compliant Banking With CannaFirst

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced its next education session on Feb. 19 features Director of CannaFirst National Sales, Nicole Perry. She will focus on what licensed cannabis operators need to know to successfully work with compliant banking programs....

Cannabis Can Help Michigan Patients But It’s Not Risk-Free

Cannabis has become part of everyday life for many Michiganders. Patients and consumers across the state now have access to a range of products, from tinctures and capsules to edibles and concentrates. For medically complex or vulnerable individuals, access...

Monroe Street Fair Pulls The Plug In 2026

After decades of providing a sales venue at the annual Ann Arbor Hash Bash, the Monroe Street Fair will not take place this year, said Owner Charlie Strackbein. He made the annoucement on the Monroe Street Fair Facebook page. “After many years, the...

Cannabis Businesses Having Major Impact In New Buffalo Township

For the past two years, much of the public conversation surrounding cannabis in New Buffalo Township has focused on traffic, crime and community concerns. But alongside that debate, another story has been unfolding, one centered on financial investment,...
Marijuana Industry Group Pushes Congress For Tax Relief

Marijuana Industry Group Pushes Congress For Tax Relief

A leading marijuana industry association has released a report calling on Congress to treat cannabis businesses like other lawful industries by allowing them to take federal tax deductions—and also to apply that policy retroactively to provide relief for past...

Study: Pot May Help Heavy Drinkers Cut Back On Alcohol

Study: Pot May Help Heavy Drinkers Cut Back On Alcohol

Marijuana use is linked to lower alcohol intake and diminished cravings in heavy drinkers, according to a new federally funded scientific paper. The study, a full version of which was obtained by Marijuana Moment in a pre-proof form, found that “for some individuals...

7 Best Marijuana Stocks And ETFs To Buy In 2025

7 Best Marijuana Stocks And ETFs To Buy In 2025

There's that old saying about death and taxes. In the U.S. marijuana industry, it can almost seem like death by taxes. Because they are "trafficking" in a Schedule 1 substance, marijuana companies are prohibited by IRS Code Section 280E from taking certain tax...