The Business of Cannabis

What to Know About Medicare’s Hemp-Derived Product Program

Under the program announced on April 1, "eligible hemp-derived products can be incorporated into patient care plans under clinician guidance, consistent with model requirements and applicable law," CMS said in a press release. However, the program will...

Experts: Expanded Cannabis Access In Las Vegas May Benefit Gaming Industry

Experts in gaming, cannabis policy, and state government say expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis in Las Vegas could bolster tourism. It could also support the broader gaming industry. This is especially important as visitation softens. Moreover,...

Eastern North Carolina Senator’s Bill Would Put Marijuana Legalization On November Ballot

Voters in North Carolina could decide the future of marijuana after Senate Democrat Kandie Smith of Greenville and two colleagues introduced Senate Bill 1072 on Monday. The legislation is intended to bypass years of legislative gridlock by placing...

Psychedelics Move Into The Spotlight

Psychedelic drugs may be having a moment in Michigan and nationwide. In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order making them available to treat mental health conditions including depression and anxiety.   And in Michigan, the Democratic Party...

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...

Amazon Endorses GOP-Backed Legalization Bill

Amazon has endorsed a Republican-sponsored federal cannabis legalization bill, the New York Post reports. First introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), the legislation seeks to remove cannabis as a Schedule I narcotic, leaving cannabis policy to the...

Lucky Leaf Expo Detroit Opens Registration

The Cannabis Expo is coming to Detroit's TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center) March 25-26. Join Lucky Leaf expo for an in-depth look at the canna industry in Michigan and surrounding midwestern states. With a $3.2 billion dollar cannabis industry, it’s no secret that...