The Business of Cannabis

Pennsylvania: New Lehigh Valley Medical Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening

A new medical cannabis dispensary will celebrate its grand opening this weekend at a former restaurant site in Lehigh County. A new location of RISE Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary, will hold its grand opening at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2805...

Minnesota: St. Anthony Village To Become Second Municipality To Operate City-Owned Cannabis Dispensary

St. Anthony Village is set to open a city-owned cannabis dispensary Saturday, becoming the second municipality in Minnesota to operate one, alongside Anoka. The new business marks an expansion of the city's municipal liquor operation, which has been in...

Illinois: Cannabis Market Shows Continued Growth; Regulatory Changes Bring New Considerations for Operators and Investors

Illinois’ cannabis industry continues to evolve, with growing consumer demand, expanding retail operations, and significant regulatory changes shaping the market. According to the state’s recently released 2026 Annual Cannabis Report, Illinois is taking...

Poll: Marijuana Consumers To Vote Based On Candidates’ Cannabis Stances

Most people who consume marijuana say that they will be taking candidates’ stances on cannabis policy into account when deciding who to vote for in the November elections. The new survey, conducted by the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD on behalf of...

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Hawaii’s Cannabis Industry Is Arrested In Development

In Hawaii, cannabis is both legal and illegal, with some of the industry regulated by the state for medicinal use but the vast majority left to an underground network. This network, which is not taxed or regulated, flourishes in the Hawaiian Islands. A 2022 report...

May 12-14 – Washington DC – Cannabis Industry Lobby Days

Registration is now open for NCIA’s 14th Annual Cannabis Industry Lobby Days & National Stakeholder Summit, returning to Washington, D.C., May 12–14. With early bird pricing ending today, February 2, now is the time to register. This is a moment for operators who...

May 26 – Flint – May Flower Cup 2026

Event Details We are putting together a premier event for the upper echelon members of the cannabis community. Putting a strong focus on new and established genetic lines while celebrating genetic contributions and those who helped hunt them. Join us for a night of...