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...

A Guide To Weed In New York City

It's never been a better time for 420-friendly folks to plan a trip to New York City. Adult-use cannabis has been legal in New York since March 2021, and after a chaotic early rollout, the city's recreational market has finally found its footing. Dispensaries are now...

Nov. 22 – Masters Of The Market Cup

Graded By Connoisseurs Craft Licensed Companies Only Entries Due By November 14th Awards Ceremony On November 22nd A competition for the Craft Brands in Michigan's Licensed Market & a premier Event to highlight these Craft Brands. This will be World 3 Judges 6th...

Ohio Senate Passes Bill To Change Pot DUI Laws

The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation to overhaul the way that prosecutors must prove whether a person was driving under the influence of marijuana. Ohio, like most the rest of the nation, has liberalized its marijuana laws over the past decade, now allowing...