The Business of Cannabis

Ohio Cannabis Sales Surpass $3 Billion So Far In 2025

Sep 24, 2025 | Great Lakes Region

Ohio medical and adult-use marijuana sales have officially surpassed $3 billion, new data from the state Department of Commerce shows. In an update published on Tuesday, DOC’s Division of Cannabis Control reported $3,036,756,851 in cannabis purchases as of September...

Federal Agency Issues Update On Banks That Serve Cannabis Companies As Trump Weighs Rescheduling

Sep 24, 2025 | Feature, National

Federal officials have released updated data on the number of banks reporting that they work with marijuana businesses–and most financial institutions don’t seem especially concerned with their cannabis clientele. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN),...

Michigan House Seeking New Tax Revenue Explores Regulating THC Drinks

Sep 24, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Michigan House is exploring the development of state rules for hemp-infused beverages that would allow the drinks to be sold at liquor shops, bars and grocery stores. Currently, Michigan residents can buy hemp-containing THC beverages online from out-of-state...

Trump’s India Tariffs Threaten Cannabis Pre-Roll Market

Sep 23, 2025 | National

The Trump administration’s recently imposed 50% tariff on imports from India is threatening the cannabis industry’s fastest-growing sector. India is the world’s largest supplier of pre-rolled cones, a key part of a product category that recorded $2.3 billion in...

Is It legal To Smoke Cannabis In Public In Michigan?

Sep 22, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Is it legal to smoke weed in public in Michigan? It’s legal to use marijuana recreationally in Michigan — as long as you’re at least 21 years old. But, despite what you may see and smell when you’re out and about, Michigan law says it’s...