The Business of Cannabis

Senate Votes To Delay Looming Hemp THC Ban

The U.S. Senate on Saturday voted down an amendment that would have stripped a delay of an impending ban on hemp THC products included in a continuing resolution to fund the government, according to a report from The Hill. Congress voted last year to...

Study: Marijuana Use Tops Cigarettes In US

Marijuana use surpassed cigarette use in the United States last year, a new study found. In 2025, 43.8 million Americans (ages 12 and up) used marijuana regularly, compared to 36.1 million Americans who smoked cigarettes, according to the 2025 National...

New York: Cannabis Retail Dispensary Proposed In Fredonia

A marijuana retail store is being proposed in the northern end of Chautauqua County, which, if approved, would be the first one in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. The Chautauqua County Planning Board was notified that Empire Smoke Shop 9 is seeking a Special Use...

Ohio: Shaker Heights Approves New Rules For Cannabis Dispensaries

Cannabis dispensaries will be allowed in Shaker Heights’ commercial districts under new regulations approved by city council that place limits on where they can open and when they can operate. Council unanimously approved the regulations Monday. The rules...

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...