The Business of Cannabis

DEA May Propose Regulations That Would Change Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid And CBD Markets

Jun 7, 2023 | National

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) may propose new rules that would drastically change the hemp-derived cannabinoid and CBD markets.   At the DEA’s Supply Chain Conference in early May, Terrence Boos, chief of the...

New Coalition Of Major Marijuana Groups Launches Push For Scheduling Reform

Jun 7, 2023 | National

As federal agencies work to complete a marijuana scheduling review at the president’s direction, a new coalition of major cannabis companies and advocacy organizations has launched, aiming to advance the conversation in a way that embraces the potential benefits...

Report: Missteps By Michigan Leaders Helped Conceal Marijuana Corruption

Jun 7, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A provision in a state law that launched Michigan’s marijuana industry attempted to prevent corruption, but then-Gov. Rick Snyder’s office failed to enforce it, and the public was kept in the dark as a key appointee took bribes, according to a Detroit News...

CRA Director Hanna Provides Michigan Cannabis Economic Update At Econ Club Luncheon

May 31, 2023 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

There are at least 30,000 marijuana-related jobs in Michigan and more than 3,100 businesses, a 29% increase in one year, and tax revenues are expected to continue to soar as the legalized adult-use and medical marijuana industry progresses across the state — including...

CRA Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees

May 31, 2023 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in April are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s April 2023 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary actions: Jackson – Choice...