The Business of Cannabis

Closer Proximity To Cannabis Retail Stores Linked With More Cannabis Use But Less Drinking

Nov 19, 2025 | National

A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with a greater tendency toward frequent cannabis use but a lower likelihood of heavy alcohol consumption. The research led by Oregon State University...

You May Be Eligible To Receive A Share Of One Million Grant Dollars Available In Social Equity Program

Nov 19, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s social equity team will be accepting applications for the FY 2026 Social Equity Grant Program. You may be eligible to receive a share of one million grant dollars or are very close to becoming eligible! The funds available through the...

Study: Older Adults With a History of Cannabis Use Exhibit Superior Cognitive Performance Compared To Non-Users

Nov 19, 2025 | National

Older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit superior cognitive performance and slower age-related declines in executive function, according to data published in the journal Age and Ageing. Israeli researchers assessed cognitive performance in a...

Federal: Lawmakers Approve Military Funding Bill Denying Veterans’ Access to Medical Cannabis

Nov 19, 2025 | National

Federal lawmakers finalized and approved military funding legislation upholding federal rules barring VA doctors from recommending medical cannabis to veterans. The MilCon (Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies)...

New Technique Accurately Predicts Cannabis Crop Potency

Nov 19, 2025 | National

Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with German tech company Compolytics, have developed a non-destructive leaf scanning method that can accurately predict the cannabinoid concentrations of cannabis plants. The technique, known as fan leaf...