The Business of Cannabis

Pennsylvania: New Lehigh Valley Medical Cannabis Dispensary To Hold Grand Opening

A new medical cannabis dispensary will celebrate its grand opening this weekend at a former restaurant site in Lehigh County. A new location of RISE Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary, will hold its grand opening at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2805...

Minnesota: St. Anthony Village To Become Second Municipality To Operate City-Owned Cannabis Dispensary

St. Anthony Village is set to open a city-owned cannabis dispensary Saturday, becoming the second municipality in Minnesota to operate one, alongside Anoka. The new business marks an expansion of the city's municipal liquor operation, which has been in...

Illinois: Cannabis Market Shows Continued Growth; Regulatory Changes Bring New Considerations for Operators and Investors

Illinois’ cannabis industry continues to evolve, with growing consumer demand, expanding retail operations, and significant regulatory changes shaping the market. According to the state’s recently released 2026 Annual Cannabis Report, Illinois is taking...

Poll: Marijuana Consumers To Vote Based On Candidates’ Cannabis Stances

Most people who consume marijuana say that they will be taking candidates’ stances on cannabis policy into account when deciding who to vote for in the November elections. The new survey, conducted by the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD on behalf of...

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CRA Seeks New Workgroup Members

 The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is adding members to its standing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup to empower stakeholders to take ownership in the programs that directly impact their communities and to continue to guide the agency on related...

Marijuana In Jamaica – Get The Buzz

Nearly 50 years after reggae legend Peter Tosh first sang “Legalize It,” Jamaica has recognized the economic potential of perhaps its most famous homegrown industry. Licensed medical dispensaries are popping up all over the island – but with the government...

2025 MiCIA Summer Annual Conference And Chronic Cup Championship

The 2025 MiCIA Summer Annual Conference and Chronic Cup offers the opportunity to gain key insights into the direction of Michigan’s emerging cannabis industry and network with business leaders while enjoying beautiful northern Michigan. *No refunds * MiCIA members...

Pink Pepper Is The New Rosetta Stone Of Cannabis

Pink Pepper, a visually arresting cannabis variety with rich magenta tones, is turning heads for more than its aesthetic. In early 2025, scientists at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR), in collaboration with Kangwon National...