The Business of Cannabis

If Michigan Road Taxes Need To Be Raised, Tisdel Would Prefer User Fees

Mar 5, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The Michigan House Finance Committee Chair could play a pivotal role in what portion, if any, of the state’s business taxes are steered toward fixing the roads. Those include the proposed 30 percent tax increase on Michigan cannabis sales as proposed by Gov....

Here’s What Ohio Cannabis Restrictions Could Mean To Consumers

Mar 3, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region

Ohioans overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, but Republicans are on their way to restricting it. Throughout the past 24 hours, the most commonly asked question I’ve received is, ‘How is this legal and how do we stop them?’ I have a running...

Federal Tax Code Allows Cannabis Companies To Write Off Cost Of Goods Sold

Feb 26, 2025 | National

Amid fresh uncertainty over federal marijuana rescheduling, cannabis businesses of all sizes face questions around what the best tax strategy may be for the upcoming filing season, especially as they try to maximize savings under the harsh burdens of section...

Ann Arbor Denies Permit For Vaping And Food Event At Senior Center

Feb 26, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

City officials have denied a permit for a marijuana-themed game night at the Ann Arbor Senior Center and a local cannabis activist isn’t happy about it. “It’s real irritating,” said Chuck Ream, who has wanted to put on an event in May called Vapes and Crepes and...

CRA: Compliance Best Practice Document Updated

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

Today, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency released the latest iteration of its Best Practice Document for licensees. The newly updated version – which includes more information, links, and videos to assist licensees with maintaining compliance – now has a searchable table...