The Business of Cannabis

Baker College Expands Cannabis Curriculum Amid Industry Challenges

Apr 15, 2026 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Baker College is betting big on careers in cannabis. It’s expanding its curriculum for the growing industry. It comes during a competitive and stressful time for the industry in Michigan. This year, a contested 24% state wholesale tax took effect. Some dispensaries...

Bill Targeting Abandoned Marijuana Grow Sites Passes Committee

Apr 9, 2026 | National

A bill that targets abandoned marijuana grow sites across Oklahoma has passed a House committee. Senate Bill 640 aims at addressing abandoned and improperly maintained medical marijuana grow operations. The measure would require licensed medical marijuana businesses...

Swiss Cannabis Experiment Yields Positive Results After 3 Years

Mar 26, 2026 | Feature, International

The cannabis experiment in one of the Swiss cantons is showing positive results three years after its launch, highlighting the need to reconsider the national cannabis policy. The Swiss canton of Basel-Stadt published today the results of its cannabis...

Report: Marijuana Doesn’t Ease Anxiety Or Other Mental Health Conditions

Mar 18, 2026 | National

Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research. Medical marijuana includes products with cannabidiol, or CBD, and...

How Women’s Health Is Shaping The Future Of Medical Cannabis

Mar 11, 2026 | National

Reflecting on International Women’s Day and conversations I’ve had with women across the cannabis industry, several themes seem to crop up repeatedly: medical legitimacy, fairer access, and demand for products designed to meet their needs. For many women, cannabis...