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...

Curaleaf Opens New Dispensary In Lima, Third In Ohio

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has opened its newest dispensary in Lima, Ohio, expanding Curaleaf's footprint in the Buckeye State to three stores. The company's nationwide retail footprint has now grown to 152 locations. "We're excited to join the Lima community...

DEA Reports Huge Uptick In Pot-Related Seizures, Arrests

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners seized over 5.5 million cultivated marijuana plants and made more than 6,600 marijuana-related arrests in 2021, according to annual data compiled by the US Drug Enforcement Administration.  According to...

Trulieve Dispensary Opening In Lorain, Ohio

 Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., announced the opening of a Trulieve-branded dispensary in Lorain, Ohio. Harvest Grows LLC will operate the dispensary under the Trulieve brand through a licensing agreement with...