The Business of Cannabis

The Cannabis Industry’s $6 Billion Debt Wall

Oct 8, 2025 | National

A debt avalanche is bearing down on the U.S. cannabis market to the tune of roughly six billion dollars coming due by the end of 2026, with the top five borrowers—each a multi-state operator (“MSO”)—accounting for about $3.4 billion. The sector’s reliance on costly...

Muha Meds Launches First-Ever Partnership With Cookies

Oct 7, 2025 | Michigan

Muha Meds is collaborating with the legendary brand Cookies to drop a first-of-its-kind piece of smokeware: a 2-gram disposable vape shaped like a cookie, complete with a visible “bite” taken out that also displays the device’s fullness, according to a press release....

Who Voted Yes On Marijuana Tax In House?

Oct 7, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

As Michigan lawmakers finally approved a budget, one piece of the deal included a new tax on wholesale marijuana sales that is intended to help fund future road work. The road plan relies on the 24% wholesale tax on marijuana, and is about half as big as the...

Scientists Discover New Cannabis Compound With ‘Remarkable Antioxidant And Skin Anti-Inflammatory’ Benefits

Oct 5, 2025 | National

A new cannabis compound that appears to have “remarkable antioxidant and skin anti-inflammatory” properties has been discovered by scientists. The isolated cannabinoid, classified as cannabizetol (CBGD), shows promise for the expanding base of knowledge regarding the...

Michigan Legislature Approves 24 Percent Pot Wholesale Tax

Oct 3, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan lawmakers unveiled and approved a long-awaited budget that makes funding cuts to many state agencies while allocating an extra $1.1 billion to the Michigan Department of Transportation, which is responsible for fixing state roads and bridges. And shortly...