A Michigan judge denied a request to halt the state’s 24% wholesale excise tax on cannabis that would at finance road improvements.
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Florida medical marijuana patient growth slowed in 2025
Recent data reveals a modest increase in the number of qualified patients, but the pace of growth appears to have decelerated.
From rosin gummies to hash holes: Meet the winners of MJBowl
Ten marijuana brands took home trophies from the inaugural MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition presented by MJBizCon and social review platform Budist.
Are consumption lounges the ‘next frontier’ for legal cannabis?
From yoga sessions with edibles to paint-and-puff nights, marijuana lounges are the next chapter for the cannabis industry.
The logistics crisis plaguing the Minnesota marijuana market launch
Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market is facing a logistical hurdle – a shortage of licensed transporters – that has left retailers with empty shelves.
Marijuana MSOs enter Texas as medical cannabis market rapidly expands
Marijuana multistate operators are among the 12 companies selected to enter the rapidly expanding Texas medical cannabis market.
How brands can achieve cultural competency and market to diverse communities
“Reading the room” is about understanding the histories, identities and experiences of the people you’re trying to reach.
Rumors swirl around President Trump’s marijuana rescheduling plans
A House Republican lawmaker is “cautiously optimistic” President Donald Trump will move forward with marijuana rescheduling before the November 2026 midterms.
Michigan cannabis industry fights massive tax hike in court
The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Tuesday over the constitutionality of a new 24% wholesale tax on cannabis products.
Florida adult-use marijuana legalization campaign suffers major setback
Florida’s recreational marijuana legalization suffered a setback when a judge invalidated 200,000 signatures needed for the initiative to appear on the 2026 ballot.
How cannabis businesses can go digital while thwarting hackers
The cannabis industry’s digital transformation is creating a new challenge for dispensary owners: cybersecurity.
Government-run cannabis stores moving ahead in Minnesota
Minnesota’s first government-run cannabis store is expected to open in mid-2026 in the city of Osseo.
