The Business of Cannabis

End-Run On Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization With Wholesale Tax Could End Up In Michigan Supreme Court

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

For the second time in recent years, an unprecedented legal fight is brewing after legislative action related to a ballot initiative — this time an alleged “end-run” maneuver to raise marijuana taxes. The industry hopes the Legislature, like the last...

Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees Throughout The State

Oct 14, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency has published a list of administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in September. This month’s disciplinary actions: Detroit 13775 Buena Vista, LLC, AU-G-C-000977,...

DEA Says Pot Rescheduling Appeal Process Remains Stalled Under New Administrator Who Pledged To Prioritize The Issue

Oct 8, 2025 | National

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says in a new filing that the marijuana rescheduling process remains stalled at the stage it has been on for months, despite the head of agency’s prior commitment to senators that he would prioritize the issue if confirmed for...

Hemp Industry Urges Trump To Stop Congress From ‘Reversing’ The Crop’s Legalization That He Signed Into Law

Oct 8, 2025 | National

A leading hemp industry organization has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, applauding him for his role in legalizing the crop during his first term and imploring him to prevent Congress from “reversing” the reform by banning hemp products containing any amount...

Ohio Cannabis Companies Sues State Regulator Over Stringent Advertising Rules

Oct 8, 2025 | Great Lakes Region

Ohio cannabis businesses in a recent lawsuit argue the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control’s rules for advertising are too stringent and go against the voter-approved recreational cannabis law. “I think we’ll keep seeing more and more of Ohio sales continue to grow, but...