About this site
Independent reporting on a $40 billion U.S. industry, regulated state by state, hampered by federal prohibition, underserved by mainstream business press.
Marijuana.news is the independent paper of record for the U.S. cannabis industry. We publish a free daily brief, a continuously updated 50 state legal tracker, and premium intelligence reporting for cannabis operators, investors, attorneys, and policy professionals. Founded as a sober, data literate alternative to lifestyle media, we report on a $40 billion U.S. market that is regulated state by state, hampered by federal prohibition, and underserved by mainstream business press.
What we are, what we are not
A newsroom built for an industry that needs one. Not a wire service, not a trade group, not a lifestyle brand.
A newsroom
Reporters, editors, fact checkers. Editorial separated from advertising. Sources protected. Corrections public.
Operator and investor intelligence
Reporting for the people inside the industry: capital markets, M&A, licenses, earnings, wholesale pricing, regulatory risk.
A 50 state policy tracker
Continuously updated data on adult use, medical, decriminalization, and tax frameworks across all 50 states and DC.
We treat cannabis like the legitimate industry it is. That means rigor, sourcing, and a clean line between news and opinion.
, Editorial mission, Marijuana.news
Five pillars, one newsroom
Every story we publish maps to one of five reporting pillars. The boundaries are deliberate.
Where operators feel the risk
Federal rescheduling, SAFE Banking, state licensing rounds, tax structure, compliance changes. The rules that move balance sheets, sourced to the bill or notice they are based on.
Read policy →Capital, deals, and benchmarks
Licenses, M&A, capital flows, MSO earnings, wholesale pricing, and market size forecasts in a multi tens of billions category.
Read markets →Inside the businesses
Cultivators, processors, dispensaries, ancillary firms. Cost structures, margins, expansion, and what works at scale.
Read operators →Evidence over claims
Peer reviewed cannabinoid research, clinical trials, safety, dosing, and health claim regulation, with clear lines between medical and adult use.
Read science →A worldwide industry
International legalization, social equity programs, enforcement trends, and the demographics reshaping the cannabis consumer base.
Read global →How we work
No editorial sponsorship
Sponsored content is clearly labeled and never written by the editorial team. Advertising relationships do not influence coverage decisions.
Primary documents first
We link to filings, regulator notices, court records, and earnings releases wherever possible. Anonymous sources are used sparingly and only when the public interest stakes warrant it.
Public and prompt
Errors are corrected quickly and disclosed at the bottom of the affected article. Significant corrections are flagged in the next day's Morning Brief.
About Marijuana.news
Who owns Marijuana.news?
Marijuana.news is independently owned and operated. We are not affiliated with any cannabis operator, investor, trade association, or political organization. Read our editorial standards for our disclosure and conflict of interest policies.
How is Marijuana.news funded?
We are reader funded first and advertising supported second. Most of our revenue comes from paid memberships ($4 a month Pro, $20 a month Insider). Display, newsletter sponsorship, and clearly labeled sponsored content make up the balance.
Is Marijuana.news pro cannabis or anti cannabis?
Neither. We cover cannabis as a regulated industry. We report what is happening, what the law says, and what the data shows. Editorial and opinion are clearly separated from news.
How do I send a tip or pitch a story?
Email tips@marijuana.news. For sensitive material, use a personal device and a non work email; we will move the conversation to Signal or ProtonMail. We protect sources.
Where is Marijuana.news based?
Our editorial operations are based in Boston, Massachusetts. We have correspondents and contributors across major U.S. cannabis markets including California, New York, Michigan, Florida, and Colorado.
Contact the newsroom
Tips and story leads
Confidential tips welcome. Use a personal device and a non work email when possible.
tips@marijuana.newsMedia inquiries
Interview requests, expert commentary, and press list additions.
press@marijuana.newsPartnerships
Display, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorship, and B2B campaigns.
ads@marijuana.newsEverything else
Subscriptions, account help, feedback, and corrections.
hello@marijuana.news