The Business of Cannabis

Ohio Law Increases Penalty For Selling Cannabis To Those Under 21

Apr 30, 2026 | Dispensaries, Great Lakes Region

Ohio’s new cannabis law adds criminal punishments for giving marijuana to anyone under the age of 21. Senate Bill 56, a new Ohio law with sweeping changes to cannabis use, adjusted the law to create harsher punishments for distributing cannabis to someone underage....

Cannabis Vaping: Safer Than Smoking…Or Just Newer?

Apr 30, 2026 | National

Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 U.S. states, including New York. Nonetheless, on March 31, 2026, state regulators shut down two stores in Rome, NY for illegally selling cannabis products. In fact, similar raids occur about once a month in legal states across the...

Green Lights, Grey Zones, Red Lines: Cannabis Across Europe

Apr 23, 2026 | Europe

As of April 2026, the continent presents a patchwork of green lights, grey zones and red lines. While countries like Germany and the Czech Republic have moved to fully legalize possession and home cultivation, much of Eastern and Southeastern Europe still classifies...

Why A Small Mountain Town Became The Cannabis Capital Of Maine

Apr 23, 2026 | National

The small mountain town doesn’t immediately present itself as one of Maine’s most vibrant cannabis markets. The plant’s pungent scent doesn’t linger in the air. The town center is dotted with restaurants, boutiques and inns, not pot shops. But as you reach the...

Jackson To Use Marijuana Tax Revenue To Repair City Roads

Apr 23, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The City of Jackson will invest $250,000 in marijuana tax revenue to repair potholes and improve road conditions without raising taxes on residents. The initiative, called “Pot for Potholes,” directs state-distributed funds from the Michigan Transportation Fund toward...