News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

Michigan Supreme Court Asked To Rule On Marijuana Use And Probation

The Michigan Supreme Court will soon decide whether prohibiting marijuana use while on probation is legal. The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 11 in the case of People of MI v. Danielle Heaven-Leah Hess. At issue is whether the use of...

Wayne County Recreational Marijuana: 182,000 Pounds Sold In 2025

More than 182,000 pounds of recreational marijuana flower was sold in Wayne County in 2025, according to the state. In all, the state’s most populous county saw $362 million worth of recreational marijuana sales last year. Wayne County’s marijuana sales...

Is Medical Marijuana On Its Way To Alabama? First Dispensary Set To Open Soon

The Montgomery location of Callie’s Apothecary does not look like much. But standing on the concrete floors and surrounded by metal beams, owner Vince Schilleci described how the “pharmacy-adjacent” storefront will look. And when Callie’s opens — which...

Ending Medical Marijuana Industry Would Be A ‘Death Blow’ To OK Businesses

In the months after Oklahoma voters legalized medical marijuana, Mike Khemmoro and his business partner poured their life’s savings into founding a thriving business that has grown to 10 locations. Mango Cannabis’ dispensaries in Bixby, Catoosa, Edmond,...

CRA Public Meeting Agenda Sept. 4

As a reminder - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 4 at 9:30 A.M. To view the meeting agenda please visit the CRA Calendar Event Page at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/agency-event-page....

Review: CBD Dosing Reduces Systolic Blood Pressure

CBD administration reduces blood pressure levels, according to a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials published in the Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy.  Brazilian researchers reviewed data from four clinical trials involving 104...

7 Must-Have Techs For Cannabis Cultivators

The cannabis cultivation industry has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What once relied on intuition and traditional farming methods now demands precision, efficiency and compliance with strict regulations. Today’s successful cannabis...

Petition Pushes Trump To Legalize Marijuana

A leading drug policy reform organization is rallying supporters to send a message to President Donald Trump: Don’t merely reschedule marijuana, as his administration is considering, but fully legalize it instead. As the president mulls a proposal to move...