Biotech, cannabis, housing, ag all made business headlines in 2025
In The Star’s annual year in review, the county’s biggest business stories included housing proposals and the aftermath of a major immigration raid.
Michigan marijuana businesses, customers see hazy future with new tax
Metro Detroit cannabis dispensaries say sales have ticked up in recent weeks as customers stock up ahead of a new 24% tax set to take effect Jan. 1.
Economic boon or disaster? Trying to move through the haze surrounding marijuana reclassification
Marijuana is treated by the states and by people in the states far differently than the federal government treats it.’ …
Mike Tyson and Ric Flair File $50 Million Federal Lawsuit Against Their Former Cannabis Business Partners
Mike Tyson and Ric Flair File $50 Million Federal Lawsuit Against Their Former Cannabis Business Partners Mike Tyson Ric Flair File Lawsuit …
Cannabis reclassification could finally end the industry’s financial exile
President Donald Trump’s executive order to fast-track the reclassification of cannabis offers hope to a $30 billion industry that is ready to move beyond cash.
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Upstate Exotics going strong after two years in business
When Tiffany Grannis was a student at Niagara County Community College, she took a class about drug abuse prevention instead of a physical education course. An essay she wrote required teaching …
Canaccord is bullish on Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB)
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) is among the 7 Best Cannabis Stocks to Invest In Now. Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ:ACB) is among the Best Marijuana Stocks. Based on a Feb. 5, 2026, TheFly report, …
Is Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (AFCG) one of the best cannabis stocks to invest in now?
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Hemp veto brings relief to Chicago cannabis shops
Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned local smoke shops from selling intoxicating hemp products, providing relief to cannabis business owners in Chicago.
Mike Tyson and WWE legend Ric Flair sue ex-cannabis business partners for $50 million amid alleged financial misconduct
Mike Tyson and Ric Flair have submitted a lawsuit seeking $50 million in damages and legal fees related to their former cannabis company, Carma HoldCo Inc, reports The New York Post.
Trump Rejected ‘Half-Assed’ Plan To Move Marijuana To Schedule II During ‘Insane’ Oval Office Meeting, ScottsMiracle-Grow CEO Says
The head of the major gardening supply company Scotts Miracle-Gro says President Donald Trump called a proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II—rather than Schedule III, as he …
1,100 MN cannabis businesses have received preliminary approval
Minnesota saw high demand for cannabis business dispensary licenses, and it may be going faster than the market can handle. Nick Halter with Axios Twin Cities joined FOX 9 on Tuesday to talk about the …
Federal push to relax marijuana classification should help the industry in Illinois, but the effects for consumers may take time
The new proposed federal classification of marijuana would allow more research, and would let cannabis businesses take normal tax deductions.
Your questions about marijuana rescheduling, answered
From how the process actually works, to what it means for travel, drug testing, buying at dispensaries and more.



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