The Business of Cannabis

Hash Bash Draws Thousands To University Of Michigan Diag Despite Stricter Marijuana Rules

Look to the left and see someone smoking marijuana. Look to the right and see a vendor distributing bananas. There was still a strong cannabis aroma pervading across the University of Michigan Diag in Ann Arbor Saturday afternoon, despite campus police...

Chicago: 7 Years After Legalization, Final Cannabis Licensing Lawsuit Goes To Court

Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals. At the time...

Ohio Judge Pauses Hemp Product Ban Enforcement, Saying It Favors Marijuana Industry

A Sandusky County court of common pleas judge has ruled that Ohio’s new law banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids except at licensed marijuana retailers is likely unconstitutional and has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the...

Massachusetts: Bill To Double Amount Of Cannabis You Can Buy And Ease Regulations

Massachusetts lawmakers plan to send Gov. Maura Healey a bill this week that would double the limit on how much cannabis an adult can buy or possess in Massachusetts, while also reshaping the state agency that regulates the industry. The legislation, a...

Sept. 13 – Willis – Hemp Building Workshop

Join iHemp Michigan for an inspiring and educational one-day event hosted by iHemp Michigan, and sponsored by the US Hemp Building Assocition, designed to engage builders, architects, and the public in the revolutionary use of hemp in home design, construction, and...

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...