The Business of Cannabis

First U.S. Marijuana Stock Now Trading On NYSE

Last week, Trulieve Cannabis became the first U.S. cannabis operator to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock is now trading under the symbol "TRLV." Although a publicly traded company moving up to the NYSE is not uncommon, it is in the cannabis...

New CANNRA President: Hanna, U.S. Army Vet From Michigan

For the first time ever, a United States military veteran — from Michigan —  has been elected president of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), an international non-profit organization founded in 2020. Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency...

Maryland Collects $26.2 Million In Cannabis Tax Revenue In First Quarter

The Maryland Office of the Comptroller has reported that the state collected $26.2 million in cannabis sales tax revenue between January and March 2026. Maryland law imposes a 12% sales and use tax on retail sales of adult-use cannabis and cannabis products....

After Losing Its License, Minnesota’s First Cannabis Testing Lab Exits Pot Industry

One of Minnesota's longstanding cannabis testing labs has ended its cannabis and hemp testing program following regulatory troubles. Legend Technical Services announced this week it has shut down its cannabis testing program. This comes weeks after the...

The Top 5 Cannabis Industry Consultants You Need To Know

When someone has the passion to dive into the cannabis business, many i’s need to be dotted and t’s crossed. It’s impossible to know everything, especially when entering the biz for the first time. That’s where this list of top five cannabis industry consultants come...

The Verdict: Canada’s Legalization Of Cannabis A Success

A highly regarded British think tank focused on reforming drug laws thinks Canada’s legalization and regulation of cannabis has gone well. Transform has been monitoring Canadian reform efforts for some time, and advised the Canadian government...

FDA Reports on Purity of Commercially Available CBD Products

Fewer than half of the commercially available hemp/CBD products tested this year by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) contain percentages of cannabidiol that are consistent with the products’ labelling, according to data provided by the agency in a recently...