The Business of Cannabis

Congressional Leaders Drop Attempt To Block Marijuana Rescheduling, While Preserving State Medical Cannabis Protections

Jan 7, 2026 | National

Bipartisan House and Senate leaders have rejected a provision that would’ve blocked the Justice Department from rescheduling marijuana—while maintaining a longstanding rider protecting state medical cannabis programs from federal interference. While a...

Michigan Cannabis Industry Case Against Wholesale Tax Moves Forward After Judge Rebuffs Attorney General’s Motion

Jan 7, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Despite the new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana going into effect on Jan. 1, the industry’s case against the state of Michigan is moving forward. Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel denied a motion from the Attorney General’s office to reconsider her December ruling and...

Study: Hemp Soil Practices Can Help Control THC, Other Cannabinoid Content

Jan 6, 2026 | National

Hemp growers may have more control over THC compliance than previously assumed — not through genetics alone, but through soil management practices that influence cannabinoid content. A new field study found that soil type and tillage system can significantly alter...

Cannabis Reform Is Moving Forward — But Washington Is About To Break The Hemp Economy

Jan 5, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

President Donald Trump’s decision to move marijuana out of the most restrictive federal drug category marks real progress in U.S. cannabis policy — progress that’s been a long time coming. By directing federal agencies to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to...

MI Treasury Updates Info On Wholesale Marijuana Tax

Jan 2, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Michigan Department of Treasury has published further information on the Wholesale Marijuana Tax, including the average wholesale price list for January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. This information is now available on Treasury’s website at...