News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

CRA Sets Public Hearing May 6 To Review Cannabis Rules

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has scheduled a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed rule set 2023-25 LR (Marihuana Rules). The hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 6, beginning at 9 AM at Cannabis Regulatory Agency...

Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy, which resulted in the permanent closure of its processor license. License AU-P-000373 is permanently closed and will not be renewed, reinstated, reissued, or...

Michigan Judge Finds Viridis Labs Violated Testing Results

An administrative law judge has found that a cannabis testing company launched by three former Michigan State Police cops repeatedly violated state rules by using unapproved testing methods and failing to properly document laboratory procedures, despite...

Warren Council Passes Ordinance That Allows Unlimited Dispensaries In Michigan’s Third Largest City

Mar 26, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

On Tuesday night, the City of Warren, Michigan's third largest city, made a sweeping change that will impact its entire community. Warren City Council approved an ordinance that will allow an unlimited number of recreational marijuana businesses to open up shop. It's...

Michigan Cannabis Market ‘Burning Down’ As Industry Lobbies Against Road Tax Proposed By Gov. Whitmer

Mar 26, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Cannabis growers and industry insiders descended on the Cannabis Regulatory Agency earlier this month at the Capitol to voice their frustrations over the state of the market and their belief that no one is listening. CRA Director Brian HANNA announced that the price...

Will Pot Get Rescheduled Under Trump? Industry’s Doubts Grow

Mar 26, 2025 | National

President Donald Trump’s choices over his first 50 days in office, including appointments to lead the federal drug and health agencies, are sowing serious doubts that marijuana’s status under federal law will change anytime soon. That’s the gloomy vibe lurking...

Detroit Man Charged With Stealing From Warren Dispensary

Mar 26, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A Detroit man accused of robbing a Warren marijuana business and leading police on a car chase through two counties has been charged, officials told the Detroit News. They also said the 29-year-old parole absconder is suspected in other similar thefts across the area....

MiCIA Survey: Top Issues Facing the Michigan Cannabis

Mar 26, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The MiCIA has been asked to prepare a presentation about the state of the cannabis industry for members of the Michigan Senate. With the ever-changing industry, it is important to us that we include the issues and topics most important to our members in 2025....

Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries

Mar 26, 2025 | Great Lakes Region

Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products — something that could potentially put them out of business. Fourteen people submitted opponent testimony and four people submitted...

Women Leading The Charge: A Celebration Of Trailblazers In Cannabis

Mar 26, 2025 | Feature, National

From the beginning, women have played pivotal roles in the cannabis movement, often without due recognition—challenging outdated laws, fighting stigma, protecting people, and helping to build an industry from the ground up. Even dating back to ancient times, evidence...