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.

12 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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…

1 year 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.

1 year ago

Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers

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

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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…

1 year ago