The Business of Cannabis

Store That Sold John Sinclair Michigan’s First Legal Joint Closing

Jul 16, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Patrick Shepard sold marijuana activist and poet John Sinclair a handful of pre-rolled joints at downtown Ann Arbor dispensary Arbors Wellness in December 2019. It was likely the first-ever licensed recreational retail marijuana sale in Michigan after...

Nebraska Tribe Becomes First In State To Fully Legalize Pot

Jul 16, 2025 | National

Very soon, some Nebraskans will be able to buy marijuana in Nebraska. But there’s a catch: it will only be sold by the Omaha Tribe, and only on Native land. The Omaha Tribal Council adopted Title 51 on Tuesday, creating a Tribal Cannabis Regulatory Commission...

Trulieve Partners With Redemption Cannabis To Launch Purpose-Led Products In West Virginia

Jul 16, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced in a press release the launch of Redemption Cannabis products at Trulieve dispensaries in West Virginia. Redemption Cannabis, founded by industry advocate Ryan Basore, reinvests a portion of every sale to support individuals and...

CannaCon Lansing 25 Percent Off Tickets With Code

Jul 15, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

This Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19. Offering unmatched opportunities to network with industry leaders, discover innovative products, and stay ahead of regulatory changes. Whether you’re looking to grow your business or expand your knowledge, this is...

June Cannabis Prices Continue 5-Month Decline, Despite Selling More Product

Jul 15, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan cannabis sales fell again, for the fifth month in a row, from the same months in 2024. Ironically, Michigan dispensaries sold 17.6 percent more cannabis by weight compared to the same period in 2024. The dichotomy is due to falling prices and over saturation...