The Business of Cannabis

March Cannabis Sales Record $250 Million

Apr 12, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

March cannabis sales set a record hitting nearly $250 million, up nearly 63 percent from March 2022, the highest during the past 15 months, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported. Medical marijuana sales fell 69.3 percent from a year ago to just $9.8 million....

Good Times For Michigan Cannabis Customers, Bad Times For Cannabis Businesses

Apr 12, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan cannabis prices are the lowest they have been in years and the industry is suffering. But the combination of an oversupply and ultra low prices has been a win for customers.  Many businesses, especially small and minority owned businesses, are barely...

Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill With Hiring Protections For Cannabis Consumers

Apr 11, 2023 | National

Washington state lawmakers have approved a measure that prohibits denying an individual a job due to their off-the-clock cannabis use, the Washington State Journal reports. The measure still requires reconciliation as the House version excludes...

New Hampshire House Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

Apr 11, 2023 | National

The New Hampshire House on Thursday passed an adult-use legalization bill by a 272-109 vote, The Center Square reports. The measure moves next to the state Senate.  New Hampshire is the lone New England state to not allow cannabis sales to...

Gaylord Revokes Marijuana Dispensary License

Apr 5, 2023 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The city of Gaylord revoked the retail marijuana license of an Exclusive Brands dispensary last week for violating city ordinance violations. Since Wednesday, 25 employees are out of a job while the dispensary exercises the option to appeal to the city within 30 days....