The Business of Cannabis

Hash Bash Draws Thousands To University Of Michigan Diag Despite Stricter Marijuana Rules

Look to the left and see someone smoking marijuana. Look to the right and see a vendor distributing bananas. There was still a strong cannabis aroma pervading across the University of Michigan Diag in Ann Arbor Saturday afternoon, despite campus police...

Chicago: 7 Years After Legalization, Final Cannabis Licensing Lawsuit Goes To Court

Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals. At the time...

Ohio Judge Pauses Hemp Product Ban Enforcement, Saying It Favors Marijuana Industry

A Sandusky County court of common pleas judge has ruled that Ohio’s new law banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids except at licensed marijuana retailers is likely unconstitutional and has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the...

Massachusetts: Bill To Double Amount Of Cannabis You Can Buy And Ease Regulations

Massachusetts lawmakers plan to send Gov. Maura Healey a bill this week that would double the limit on how much cannabis an adult can buy or possess in Massachusetts, while also reshaping the state agency that regulates the industry. The legislation, a...

Mississippi Governor Signs Law Allowing Medical Marijuana

Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the legislation Wednesday and it became law immediately. It could be months before the first marijuana...

PanXchange Update On Carbon Credits For Hemp

Seth Boone and Alex Meleshko of PanXchange will appear on the iHemp Hour Feb. 3 at 6 pm to talk about carbon credits for hemp and other speciality crops. PanXchange’s carbon program is farmer-friendly and uniquely suited for hemp carbon credits. They aim to educate...