The Business of Cannabis

The Inside Story Of The World’s First Cannabis-Based Painkiller

A new botanical drug derived from marijuana has been approved in Germany to treat chronic pain, ushering in a new future for the medical applications of cannabis. In late May, Germany's Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, which is similar to the...

Michigan Cannabis Group Fights Restrictive Marijuana Laws

Members of the Michigan Cannabis Community Coalition will gather at the state capital today for their legislative advocacy day to make their voices heard. Members of the coalition say that they plan to push their positions on some pending legislation, which...

NY Gives Local World Cup Fans Tips On How To Land Safe, Legal Cannabis

Here’s how to find your pot o’ goal during the World Cup. State cannabis regulators are launching an education campaign to instruct the thousands of local tourists and fans readying for the World Cup on how to access and safely use local legal weed. “We...

Michigan Marijuana Wholesale Tax Generates $70M Less Than Expected

Michigan’s 24% wholesale tax on marijuana generated tens of millions less than expected in its first four months, according to a new report from the Michigan Treasury Department. The tax took effect Jan. 1 and was projected to generate $420 million a year to...

Cannabis Vaping: Safer Than Smoking…Or Just Newer?

Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 U.S. states, including New York. Nonetheless, on March 31, 2026, state regulators shut down two stores in Rome, NY for illegally selling cannabis products. In fact, similar raids occur about once a month in legal states across the...

Green Lights, Grey Zones, Red Lines: Cannabis Across Europe

As of April 2026, the continent presents a patchwork of green lights, grey zones and red lines. While countries like Germany and the Czech Republic have moved to fully legalize possession and home cultivation, much of Eastern and Southeastern Europe still classifies...

Why A Small Mountain Town Became The Cannabis Capital Of Maine

The small mountain town doesn’t immediately present itself as one of Maine’s most vibrant cannabis markets. The plant’s pungent scent doesn’t linger in the air. The town center is dotted with restaurants, boutiques and inns, not pot shops. But as you reach the...