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Ohio Now Allows Cannabis Pre-Rolls To Be Sold At Dispensaries

AKRON, Ohio - More than a year into adult-use marijuana sales in Ohio, consumers now have the option of purchasing pre-rolls. However, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control on Aug. 1 said licensed cannabis processors must receive approval from the agency before they can stock their products on dispensary shelves, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

By |2025-08-21T16:33:12-04:00August 21st, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June

LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June, but down 4.5 percent from July 2024, a mixed bag that still leaves everyone wondering if the bottom has been reached on pricing. Looking at the numbers, July adult-recreational sales totaled $274.17 million, and just $483,176 in medical sales. Combined

By |2025-08-19T17:23:28-04:00August 18th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

When You Include Medical Marijuana, Ohio Posts $1 Billion In Legal Cannabis Sales Since August 2024

COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis enthusiasts have smoked up slightly more than $1 billion in licensed sales, says the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. This is for the start of legal rec sales on Aug. 6, 2024, through Aug. 2, 2025.  That breaks down to $702,587,000 in adult-use (recreational) and $300,993,000 in medical sales. So far

By |2025-08-18T16:25:47-04:00August 16th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks

WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at federally reclassifying cannabis and that it would “make a determination over the next few weeks.” He said that the subject is “complicated.” While he acknowledged hearing “great things” about cannabis’ medical utility, he also said that he’s heard “bad things having

By |2025-08-15T11:12:15-04:00August 15th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean

ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule cannabis on a national level from Schedule 1 (No redeeming medical value) to Schedule 3 (substances with a moderate to low potential for physical or psychological dependence). If, and that’s a big If, Trump issues an executive order rescheduling cannabis,

By |2025-08-14T08:04:22-04:00August 14th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization

TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders in cities like Toledo said they have yet to see the tax revenue promised under the state’s new cannabis law. Now, they're looking to the legislature for answers. When Ohio voters approved Issue 2 last year, it legalized recreational marijuana and included

By |2025-08-12T14:45:06-04:00August 12th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Snoop Dogg’s Cannabis Brand Partners With Pure Ohio Wellness To Launch In Ohio Dispensaries

COLUMBUS - Death Row Records Cannabis, founded by Snoop Dogg, has partnered with Pure Ohio Wellness to enter the Ohio cannabis market. Death Row products became available at Pure Ohio Wellness dispensaries in Dayton and London. Story Cannabis in Cincinnati also began carrying the products on August 10, with more dispensaries across Ohio expected to

By |2025-08-10T12:40:15-04:00August 10th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

First Full Year Cannabis Sales In Ohio Top $702 Million

COLUMBUS - This week marks the first year of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio with more than $702 million sold since sales went legal on Aug. 6, 2024. Exact number published by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control show the exact number is $702,587,948 with 109,706 pounds sold as of Aug. 5, the

By |2025-08-07T15:56:53-04:00August 7th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

First Year Of Ohio Cannabis Sales Slower Than Expected

COLUMBUS - On the one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, some local retailers say the rollout has been slower than expected. About 57% of Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2023 to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational adult use. Those sales began Aug. 6, 2024. Given the success of recreational

By |2025-08-06T15:27:37-04:00August 6th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants To Crack Down On Kratom

DETROIT - After a viral video on TikTok and a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during which federal officials said they plan to crack down on 7-OH, kratom is in the spotlight and that could mean changes for Michigan. Products containing the plant ingredient kratom are sold across Michigan at gas stations, liquor stores and smoke shops. It comes in

By |2025-08-06T13:19:36-04:00August 6th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|