The Business of Cannabis

Weed Dispensaries, Destroyed And Looted During Rioting

Jun 16, 2020 | National

Cannabis shops that were broken into during the last weekend of May in the wave of civil unrest following the brutal killing of George Floyd are reeling from the financial toll. Though several have said they supported the protests, the burglaries and...

Cannabis Consumers at No Greater Risk of Occupational Injuries

Jun 16, 2020 | National

Adults who consume cannabis are no more likely to suffer injuries at work than are those employees who abstain from the substance, according to the findings of a literature review published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse. A team of researchers...

Curbside Drug Testing Now The Law In Michigan

Jun 12, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed three bills into law Thursday, including one that allows roadside drug testing. Senate Bill 718 establishes a one-year pilot program in five counties that will be selected by Michigan State Police, Whitmer’s office said in a news release....

Michigan House Scales Back Bill That Would’ve Given Medical Marijuana Licenses To Lawmakers’ Spouses

Jun 11, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A bill in Michigan that initially would have allowed the spouses of elected officials obtain medical cannabis business licenses has been scaled back on the floor of the House of Representatives following a Marijuana Moment report on its original broad scope....

Craft Brand Hosts Launch Party Friday, Saturday At Detroit Herbal Center – Give-Aways, Music, Food

Jun 11, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Craft Brand Distributors announced the launch of a full line of marijuana products for both the medical and adult-use market in Michigan.  A launch party is planned at the Detroit Herbal Center on June 12 and 13 from noon ro 7:00 p.m.  Music, Refreshments,...