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...

Limiting Marijuana Licenses Benefits Only Multistate Operators

Cannabis legalization has taken many paths as it sweeps across the United States. Colorado and Washington state took the first stab at regulating cultivation, infused products, manufacturing and retail for medical and then adult use. Almost 10 years later, their...

Common Citizen Launches Principle Product Line

Common Citizen announced the launch of its Principle product line with all net proceeds going back to the communities Common Citizen serves. Principle cannabis is now available in a single, one-gram pre-roll in a decorative tin at Common Citizen’s retail locations....

C3 Industries Expands To Missouri

C3 Industries is expanding its operations to St. Lous, Missouri, and also partnering with another company on a cultivation operation in O’Fallon. “I think Missouri is a rather competitive market,” said C3 Industries CEO Ankur Rungta. “We think there is a healthy...