The Business of Cannabis

Trump Signs Bill Continuing To Block D.C. From Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Sales As Advocates Await Rescheduling Action

Feb 4, 2026 | National

As advocates and stakeholders await action on a federal marijuana rescheduling proposal, President Donald Trump has signed large-scale spending legislation that continues a longstanding policy blocking Washington, D.C. from legalizing recreational cannabis sales....

Cannabis-Infused Drinks Offer Consumers A ‘Harm Reduction’ Alternative To Alcohol, Study Shows

Feb 4, 2026 | National

A new study suggests that cannabis-infused beverages may help reduce the harms of alcohol drinking by providing an alternative for consumers. Public health researchers have long searched for realistic ways to reduce the toll of alcohol, a substance linked to nearly...

Indiana Keeps Blocking Cannabis Legalization

Feb 4, 2026 | Great Lakes Region

Advocates for marijuana legalization in Indiana already know 2026 won’t be the year they see it happen. Despite President Donald Trump signing an executive order in December for reclassifying marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, the Republican-dominated state...

Michigan’s Pot Black Market Grows Despite Legalization

Feb 4, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The state legalized personal use of marijuana in hopes that it would decrease the amount of illegal use and distribution. However, problems with the black market have increased with the ease of getting access to and purchasing cannabis. Matthew Saxton, the executive...

Michigan Dispos Tighten Security Amid Surge In Break-ins

Feb 3, 2026 | Feature, Guest Post, Michigan

A recent wave of break-ins and robberies targeting marijuana stores across Michigan has prompted cannabis businesses to bolster their security. Since Michigan legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, marijuana retailers have faced periodic spikes in break-ins,...