The Business of Cannabis

Michigan Spent $4M On State Marijuana Lab That Can’t Legally Test

Most Michigan marijuana customers take for granted that their products are safe and accurately tested, industry insiders say. But regulators don’t seem so sure. In 2023, the state Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced plans to open a $4.4 million...

What To Expect From Next Week’s DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearings

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek Julius will hear arguments for and against the Biden administration-era proposal to relax federal restrictions on “marijuana”(as defined under federal law) from the Trump Justice...

Supreme Court Backs Cannabis User In Major Second Amendment Gun-Rights Case

The Supreme Court has ruled that the government can’t automatically take away someone’s right to own a gun just because they use cannabis, with advocates for cannabis reform calling this a big win. On Thursday, the justices unanimously ruled in...

Scientists Found A Cannabis Compound That Relieves Pain Without The High

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have identified compounds from the Cannabis sativa plant that may offer a new way to treat fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain. The findings, published in Pharmacological Reports, add to growing...

Texas Legislature On Verge Of Banning THC Products

The Texas House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would ban all products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, likely spelling the end for the state’s short-lived hemp industry. Under the legislation, which is nearing the governor’s desk for approval,...

Aug. 2 – Dexter – Toke & Float River Float – East

Join fellow cannabis enthusiasts and industry professionals for a sun-soaked adventure at the Toke & Float River Float — a laid-back celebration of cannabis culture, community, and connection in nature. Whether you’re networking, unwinding, or simply riding...

Virginia: Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Bill

Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation seeking to improve the state’s medical cannabis program. HB 1989 sought to significantly improve product labeling and codify permissible delivery locations. Regulations promulgated by the...