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...

Inside Utica’s First Cannabis Lounge

I’ve been to cannabis lounges around the world, from Amsterdam to Barcelona to Mexico City. So, the excitement to finally get a local cannabis lounge in my hometown was an instant green flag to see how it compares. Here’s why Burn1 cannabis consumption...

Muha Meds Launches First-Ever Partnership With Cookies

Muha Meds is collaborating with the legendary brand Cookies to drop a first-of-its-kind piece of smokeware: a 2-gram disposable vape shaped like a cookie, complete with a visible “bite” taken out that also displays the device’s fullness, according to a press release....

Oct. 15 – Lansing – MiCIA Fall Lobby Day Registration

Join the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association us on October 15th in Lansing for MiCIA's Fall Lobby Day.  Meet with legislative leaders and talk with them about the key topics impacting our industry. Lobby Day participants will meet with their State Representatives...

Cannabis Rescheduling Could Boost Banking Bill

If President Donald Trump moves forward with marijuana rescheduling, the reform would be an “important domino” to advance bipartisan cannabis banking legislation, the GOP Senate sponsor says. In an interview with Ask a Pol reporter Matt Laslo that was released on...