The Business of Cannabis

North Carolina Indian Tribe Puts Marijuana Legalization On The Ballot

Jul 26, 2023 | National

Recreational marijuana could become available for North Carolina residents through a ballot referendum by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians set for September. The tribal council last week approved a ballot question for the tribe’s September 7 election to allow...

Federal Judge Orders Kansas Cops To Stop ‘War’ On Drivers Coming From Legal Marijuana States

Jul 26, 2023 | National

The Kansas Highway Patrol has been ordered to stop its infamous “two-step” technique by a federal judge, in what the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas calls a “huge win” for all motorists using state highways. The U.S. district court ruled KHP’s policies and...

Ohio’s Initiative To Legalize Recreational Cannabis Falls Short, But The Game Is Not Over Yet

Jul 26, 2023 | Great Lakes Region

Ohioans fighting for marijuana reform are facing a new challenge – the proposal to legalize recreational cannabis fell short on Tuesday of the needed signatures, reported the Associated Press. Fortunately for the backers, the game is not over yet....

Detroit To Accept Another Round Of Recreational Cannabis Licenses Aug. 1

Jul 25, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The city of Detroit on Monday said it will start accepting applications for limited marijuana business licenses on August 1. These licenses will include dispensaries, microbusinesses and consumption lounges. “We are thrilled to open the second round of licenses...

Michigan Ends Cannabis Testing For Some State Job Applicants

Jul 19, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Michigan Civil Service Commission voted unanimously to partially lift a longstanding ban on hiring state employees who fail preemployment drug screens for marijuana. A five-year high of 151 applicants who applied for state jobs failed for the presence of marijuana...