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4-Acre Cannabis Consumption Lounge, Music Venue Could Open Near Ypsilanti

What the developer says is Michigan’s first combined music venue and cannabis-consumption lounge could come to the Ypsilanti-area. The proposed project includes a 4,300-square-foot lounge, outdoor amphitheater and a 1,260-square-foot storage building across...

DEA Can Still Make Cannabis Arrests In Legal Weed States Like Ohio And Michigan

DEA agents can and may still make arrests for marijuana use despite Ohio’s November 2023 legalization of the cannabis because marijuana remains illegal under federal law. A DEA official told an Ohio radio network that its primary focus is on...

High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan Kicked Off August 9th: The Largest Cannabis Competition in the Nation

High Times is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Michigan Cannabis Cup. This prestigious event, launched on August 9th, and promises to be the largest cannabis competition in the country. Since High Times Magazine's debut in 1974, it has been a...

North Carolina Cherokee Cannabis Dispo Opens For Recreational Sales

Sep 8, 2024 | National

At least 65 people lined up Sept. 7 Saturday as the Cherokee prepared to open North Carolina’s first and only marijuana dispensary superstore to all adults. “This is amazing to see so many people here,” James Bradley, Qualla Enterprises production manager, told The...

Harris Accuses Trump Of ‘Brazen Flip Flops’ On Marijuana As Former President Endorses Florida Legalization Measure

Sep 4, 2024 | National

Following former President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of support for a cannabis legalization ballot measure in Florida, the campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris is working to remind voters that while in office, Trump “took marijuana reform...

Imlay City Faces Legal Challenge Over Medical Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Sep 4, 2024 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Two years ago, the voters of Imlay City approved a ballot measure allowing the establishment of medical cannabis facilities within city limits. However, despite this decision, no such facilities have opened since. Now, the same group that supported the November 2022...

DEA Administrator Announces Intent To Hold Hearing On Marijuana’s Scheduling

Sep 4, 2024 | National

The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration will commence an administrative law hearing on the matter of marijuana’s scheduling under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The hearing notice appeared in the Federal Register on August 29th....

Regulators And Police Crack Down On Intoxicating Hemp Sellers In New York And Texas

Sep 4, 2024 | National

Regulators and law enforcement agencies in New York and Texas have stepped up enforcement actions against sellers of intoxicating hemp products with raids this month. In New York, hundreds of hemp shops have been raided or closed since a statewide crackdown was...

4-Acre Cannabis Consumption Lounge, Music Venue Could Open Near Ypsilanti

Sep 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Polish Hemp Fiber Varieties Stand Out Against Those From China, USA In Oregon Trials

Sep 4, 2024 | International

Polish hemp varieties were the top performers in fiber hemp trials recently reported in a study by researchers at Oregon State University. Henola, primarily a grain producer, and fiber-specific Białobrzeskie, had significantly higher bast fiber content, by percentage,...

Pre-Rolls Spark Fastest Growth Cannabis Category

Sep 4, 2024 | National

As consumer preferences shift toward convenience and ready-to-use products, pre-rolled joints have evolved from a niche offering to a staple on retail shelves and are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments of the cannabis industry. Between June 2023 and June...

DEA Can Still Make Cannabis Arrests In Legal Weed States Like Ohio And Michigan

Sep 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Can Smoking Cannabis In Ohio Get You Fired?

Sep 2, 2024 | Great Lakes Region

Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this major development comes a lot of questions. Could I get fired for smoking marijuana when I am off the clock? Yes. Private companies can make whatever policies they want, regardless of whether a...