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...

Six Labs Brings Binske Products To Michigan

Six Labs, a Michigan-licensed cultivator, announced that it has launched binske cannabis brand in Michigan through its network of retailers will carry binske flower and edible products, with more offerings to follow. Six Labs’ estimates that its agreement with binske...

How Fashion is Helping Hemp Fiber Get Back on Track

When the Farm Bill passed in 2018, industrial hemp could once again be legally cultivated in the United States after an 84-year-old ban on the crop. Before 1937, hemp was grown widely across the country. People wore it, braided rope with it and...

Now You Can Drink Your Cannabis In Michigan

Positioning itself as a healthier alternative to a glass of wine, a new cannabis-infused sparkling water brand called Happi is now available in several dispensaries throughout Michigan. The drink is a collaboration between founder Joe Reynolds and President Lisa...