The Business of Cannabis

Michigan: Governor Signs Law Requiring Schools to Send Parents Warnings About Marijuana, High-Potency THC + Vaping

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signed legislation requiring schools across the state to distribute educational notices to parents about the health risks of marijuana, high-potency THC products, vaping and other products. Senate Bill 433,...

Michigan: Marijuana Farm Loses Court Fight Over Clearing Protected Wetlands

A judge has ruled that a marijuana grower illegally cleared nearly 16 acres of protected wetlands while building a large cannabis farm in northern Michigan. Ingham County Circuit Judge Morgan Cole sided with state environmental regulators last month in a...

Minnesota: Do Government-Run Cannabis Retail Sales Work?

When Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis, cities saw an opportunity in the state’s unique law to create a new revenue stream: a marijuana business that could be run much like the municipal liquor stores that have been in business since 1937. In Anoka, a...

Illinois: Marijuana Retailers Sold To Minors In Only 6 of 1,452 State Compliance Checks

The Illinois State Police (ISP) said the attempted purchases were conducted as part of “under 21 covert details.” The agency did not identify the six businesses that completed sales or provide details about any resulting disciplinary action. The number of...

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Cannabis Businesses Seek Supreme Court Review Of Federal Ban

A group of cannabis interests challenging the federal marijuana ban are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider a 20-year-old precedent on cannabis policy. In a petition for a writ of certiorari filed Friday, a coalition of state-regulated marijuana business...

Cannabis Calendar: Marijuana Movie Night, The Grateful Sesh

Looking for a fun-yet-skunky night on the town or thinking about signing up for a cannabis-friendly tour or class? From mural and mountain tours to trivia nights and live music, it’s easy to add a dash of herb to date night or weekend plans. Find out more...

Sparx Radio: Connecting Cannabis Retailers to Local Consumers

Sparx Radio advertises retail offers through geofencing and offers the advantages of reach and precision.  The service lets retailers target listeners within specific geographic boundaries, ensuring that promotional messages and product offers are delivered only...