The Business of Cannabis

Mary Jones Cannabis-Infused Carbonated Beverage Coming To Michigan

May 3, 2023 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

One of the nation’s most popular craft soda companies is ready to roll out a line of cannabis-infused drinks in Michigan. The Jones Soda Company’s “Mary Jones” is already the top-selling cannabis-infused carbonated beverage in California and is available in...

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Seeks Funding For State-Run Testing Lab

May 3, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency hopes a new state-run marijuana testing lab can build trust in an industry in turmoil and ultimately root out potential corruption. The Legislature is expected to approve the state budget in the coming weeks, which includes a...

13 States That Could Legalize Cannabis In 2023

May 3, 2023 | National

After a middling showing from cannabis in the November 2022 election (with state legalization measures going 2-for-5), it’s hard to say how political momentum may shape reform efforts in 2023. We’re as hopeful as ever, on one hand, but at the same time it’s not like...

Lawsuit Against Pontiac Adds Points To Nature’s Remedy Scoring

May 1, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A lawsuit filed last year against the City of Pontiac over how medical marijuana applicants were processed has been resolved, but may lead to new legal action. After the city’s medical marijuana commission denied Nature’s Remedy a provisioning permit for its proposed...

Cannabis Testing Lab Accuses State Of Stonewalling Evidence Disclosure In Recall Fight

May 1, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan’s largest marijuana testing lab is continuing its legal assault on state regulators, alleging in a new motion in court that regulators are withholding evidence stemming from a 2021 recall. Bay City-based Viridis North LLC and the Cannabis Regulatory...