Midwest

Michigan Pot Market Surpasses California in Sales Volume

BDSA Analytics and Headset both report that Michigan cannabis businesses sold more in terms of units sold.

5 months ago

Iowa Brewers, Retailers Cry Foul at State’s New Hemp Law

The law will not only impose potency limits, but also a minimum age of 21 to buy such products.

6 months ago

Illinois Delta-8 Regulation Bill Stalls in House of Representatives

The Illinois House of Representatives has adjourned for the summer without passing legislation to regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids.

6 months ago

Ohio Committee Approved Adult-Use Sales Plan

The rules propose that medical cannabis dispensaries be allowed to sell adult-use products starting on June 7.

6 months ago

Illinois Hemp Operators Call For Regulation Instead of Prohibition

Hemp industry advocates in Illinois have thrown their support behind a bill to regulate intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids while opposing a…

7 months ago

Minnesota Senate Approves Bill To Accelerate Licensing of Weed Businesses

The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill to accelerate the licensing of recreational marijuana cultivators.

7 months ago

Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers

The growth of the past year was driven largely by young Midwestern states.

7 months ago

Illinois Governor Cites Cannabis Reform While Campaigning for Biden

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker campaigned for the reelection of President Biden on 4/20, citing Democratic-led advances for marijuana policy reform.

7 months ago

Ohio Company Signs Deal To Grow Hemp for Bioplastic

Ohio Hemp Company has inked a deal with Michigan-based Heartland Industries to grow hemp fiber for use in bioplastics.

7 months ago

March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan

Michigan collected a combined total of $289 million in sales in March, split between $286.8 in adult-use cannabis and $2.1…

7 months ago