The Business of Cannabis

As Michigan Cannabis Revenue Drops 16% In January, Senators Seek Repeal Of Wholesale Tax

Mar 3, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A controversial Michigan marijuana wholesale tax went into effect Jan. 1, putting an extra 24% charge on the books for distributors. The tax was put in place to pay for road work, but a bipartisan group of some senators wants to see the marijuana tax structure...

NORML Director Issues Statement Regarding President’s Plan to Pardon Those With Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

Oct 9, 2022 | National

In response to President Biden’s recently announced actions with regard to federal marijuana policy, NORML’s Executive Director Erik Altieri has issued the following statement: “Many of the efforts taken and proposed by the President today are long overdue. For nearly...

Biden To Pardon All Federal Offenses Of Simple Marijuana Possession

Oct 6, 2022 | National

President Biden will pardon everyone in the U.S. who has been convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law, the White House announced Thursday. “There are thousands of people who have prior federal convictions for marijuana possession, who...

Michigan Warns Cannabis Businesses About Potential Scams

Oct 6, 2022 | Feature, Guest Post, Michigan

Michigan’s marijuana regulator is warning licensed cannabis businesses about an increase in fraudulent activity targeting the industry. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) noticed an uptick in August and September in scams against marijuana...

House Republican Group Releases Agenda Opposing Legalization Of Marijuana, Linking It To Suicide And Violence

Oct 5, 2022 | Feature, National

A major GOP House caucus has released a “Family Policy Agenda” that expresses opposition to federal marijuana legalization and attempts to link its use to suicide and violence—but the cannabis criticism is leading to pushback within the group, with staff for two...