The Business of Cannabis

Jackson To Use Marijuana Tax Revenue To Repair City Roads

The City of Jackson will invest $250,000 in marijuana tax revenue to repair potholes and improve road conditions without raising taxes on residents. The initiative, called “Pot for Potholes,” directs state-distributed funds from the Michigan Transportation...

Wisconsin Loses Millions In Marijuana Tax Revenue To Border States

Wisconsin residents contributed more than $36 million in marijuana taxes to Illinois last year and nearly $6 million to Michigan in 2024, according to new numbers released by the state Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The revenue comes from counties bordering...

Massachusetts: Governor Signs New Cannabis Law

Governor Maura Healey signed a new cannabis law on Sunday that will expand business opportunities and increase the amount of cannabis adults can legally possess. The law increases the legal possession limit for adults to two ounces and doubles the number of...

Trump Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana As A Less-Dangerous Drug In A Historic Shift

President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin...

Oct. 22-23 – Shelby Township – MICIA B2B Networking Event

The Exchange is meticulously organized for in-depth interactions between vendors and buyers. Spanning two productive days, the event includes meetings, pitch sessions, deal-making, and networking parties, making it the perfect platform for growers, processors, and...

Cannabis Cafes Get Green Light In California

Governor Newsom signed the bill after his concerns about second-hand smoke were addressed. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775 into law, which will allow local municipalities to begin permitting “cannabis cafes” to serve...

Oct. 8 – Lansing – MiCIA Fall Caucus And Luncheon

Join the MiCIA Fall Caucus and Luncheon! Network with cannabis industry leaders over cocktails, learn from industry experts and receive updates directly from our lobbyist and Michigan lawmakers Please purchase your ticket directly on our website by...

Best Practices For Cultivators

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is dedicated to providing licensees the information needed to foster a transparent and consistent approach to compliance efforts throughout the harvest season. The Operations Support Section hosted a CRA Education Session regarding...