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...

Colorado Pot Prices Drop To $649 A Pound

Colorado cannabis cultivators keep going out of business, but flower prices keep falling. The average market rate (AMR) for wholesale marijuana flower fell to $649 per pound, tying an all-time record low, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. That’s...

Ohio Cannabis Sales Surpass $3 Billion So Far In 2025

Ohio medical and adult-use marijuana sales have officially surpassed $3 billion, new data from the state Department of Commerce shows. In an update published on Tuesday, DOC’s Division of Cannabis Control reported $3,036,756,851 in cannabis purchases as of September...

Trump’s India Tariffs Threaten Cannabis Pre-Roll Market

The Trump administration’s recently imposed 50% tariff on imports from India is threatening the cannabis industry’s fastest-growing sector. India is the world’s largest supplier of pre-rolled cones, a key part of a product category that recorded $2.3 billion in...