The Business of Cannabis

Senate Votes To Delay Looming Hemp THC Ban

The U.S. Senate on Saturday voted down an amendment that would have stripped a delay of an impending ban on hemp THC products included in a continuing resolution to fund the government, according to a report from The Hill. Congress voted last year to...

Study: Marijuana Use Tops Cigarettes In US

Marijuana use surpassed cigarette use in the United States last year, a new study found. In 2025, 43.8 million Americans (ages 12 and up) used marijuana regularly, compared to 36.1 million Americans who smoked cigarettes, according to the 2025 National...

New York: Cannabis Retail Dispensary Proposed In Fredonia

A marijuana retail store is being proposed in the northern end of Chautauqua County, which, if approved, would be the first one in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. The Chautauqua County Planning Board was notified that Empire Smoke Shop 9 is seeking a Special Use...

Ohio: Shaker Heights Approves New Rules For Cannabis Dispensaries

Cannabis dispensaries will be allowed in Shaker Heights’ commercial districts under new regulations approved by city council that place limits on where they can open and when they can operate. Council unanimously approved the regulations Monday. The rules...

April 5 – Ann Arbor – Hash Bash

Every year on the first Saturday in April, downtown Ann Arbor becomes the ultimate destination for cannabis enthusiasts.  Experience Ann Arbor Hash Bash and Monroe Street Fair for history in the making.  Hash Bash For over 50 years, Hash Bash has become...

April 25-26 – Dublin, Ohio – Smoke In The Hills Festival

Nestled in the scenic hills of Athens County, Ohio, we proudly present the inaugural Smoke in the Hills! This one-of-a-kind weekend celebration is your chance to immerse yourself in live music, savor delicious food, attend engaging educational seminars, explore a...

Maine Inches Toward Allowing Cannabis Social Clubs

Nearly a decade ago, Maine voters said they wanted to be able to smoke a joint in a lounge or order a THC-infused drink at a bar. But despite the 2016 referendum approval, cannabis “social clubs” have remained off the table for almost 10 years. That could be changing....