The Business of Cannabis

Veterans & Cannabis: Don’t Miss Out On A Loyal Demographic

For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when missions end. It shifts from deployment to the maze of a healthcare system that doesn’t recognize the same medicines their states do. Most of the United States now have a regulated cannabis market, with licensed...

Ohio Breweries Fighting THC-Infused Drink Ban To Keep Jobs In State

THC-infused beverages are officially outlawed in Ohio. The beverages are off store shelves and not being served in restaurants and bars, even though local breweries said they were popular there. After the failed petition to place a referendum on Senate Bill...

Grand Rapids Calls It A ‘Voluntary’ Program — Cannabis Businesses Say It’s Extortion

Four Grand Rapids marijuana businesses say they’re victims of “municipal extortion,” alleging the city used threats to their licenses to extract millions of dollars for a social equity nonprofit that’s not functioning. An amended lawsuit filed in Kent County...

Michigan Sheriff Running For Governor Pledges To Repeal Marijuana Tax Increase

Genesee County Sheriff and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson came out strongly in opposition to the 24 percent cannabis tax passed as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to pay for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) plan to fund road repairs...

Where To Stay High: Best Cannabis-Friendly Hotels

Wanna get away? Even with all the current economic uncertainty, about one in three Americans say they intend to travel this year more than they did last year, with 70% wanting to travel domestically and 28% internationally. If you’re here, chances are you’re currently...

March 12- Grand Rapids – Michigan Cannabis Leaders Live

B2B Networking & Panel Discussion with Michigan's top cannabis industry leaders. Education. Connections. Community. Catalyst Collective presents Michigan Cannabis Leaders Live — an evening built for cannabis professionals who are serious about growth,...

Ohio Dispos Getting Help From Michigan’s Government

Ohio marijuana dispensaries competing with cheap cannabis prices in Michigan dispensaries are getting help from Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, and her allies in Michigan’s legislature. Last fall, Whitmer signed a budget bill that includes a 24%...