OpEd: Dear California, This Isn’t Legalization
In this powerful speech, industry leader Ben Larson critiques California’s restrictive cannabis policies and calls for smarter, more inclusive legalization that protects access to both regulated cannabis and innovative hemp-derived products. Last week, at the newly minted IgniteIt (formerly Benzinga Cannabis) California Market Spotlight, I was invited to read a letter I had written to Gavin […]
Majority Of Americans Say Marijuana Isn’t ‘Dangerous’ As Trump Decides On Rescheduling, New Poll Shows
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans don’t consider marijuana dangerous, though most do think consuming cannabis increases the likelihood that people will transition to using more dangerous drugs. The survey from Rasmussen Reports, widely viewed as a conservative polling firm, asked several questions dealing with cannabis and other drug-related topics as President […]
Michigan’s Market Isn’t Broken: It’s Built to Break
By Mike Khemmoro People keep saying Michigan’s cannabis market is “broken.” Prices are collapsing, shelves are overflowing with flower, and operators are getting squeezed. But let’s be real: this isn’t just Michigan. Every state ends up here. Too much supply, too many rules, and not enough demand diversity. The problem isn’t simply oversupply; it’s monoculture. […]