Marijuana Businesses Owners Profiled

As medical marijuana dispensaries get ready to open for business in Ohio, the Cincinnati Enquirer profiled the 13 businesses that stand to reap millions of dollars in the new industry.

Rules and regulations are being finalized to govern the cultivation, processing and sale of medical marijuana.

Collectively most of the owners have political connections and have contributed more than $62,000, mostly to Republican officeholders and candidates, since the passage of the enabling legislation. The expansive list of owners includes local business people, lawyers, and lobbyists. 9/6/2018