CRA Education Session Aug. 21: Reference Laboratories

Aug 19, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Claire Patterson, CRA reference laboratory division director, will be the guest Thursday Aug. 21 during the CRA Education Session. As cannabis legalization expands, testing labs are vital for ensuring public health through accurate analysis of contaminants, potency,...

Michigan July Cannabis Sales Up From June

Aug 18, 2025 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June, but down 4.5 percent from July 2024, a mixed bag that still leaves everyone wondering if the bottom has been reached on pricing. Looking at the numbers, July adult-recreational sales...

Trucking Association “Deeply Concerned” About Pot Rescheduling

Aug 18, 2025 | National

The American Trucking Associations says it’s “deeply concerned” about the potential impact of federal marijuana rescheduling on drug testing programs for drivers—and it’s asking the secretary of the Department of Transportation for clarity around the policy change. In...

Massachusetts Could Legalize Pot Use At Venues And Businesses

Aug 18, 2025 | National

Massachusetts is moving toward legalizing social marijuana use at a variety of venues and businesses as the state published proposed regulations for social cannabis consumption on Friday and began accepting public comments. Regulations would establish three types of...

Trump Says Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Come In Weeks

Aug 15, 2025 | Feature, National

President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at federally reclassifying cannabis and that it would “make a determination over the next few weeks. ”He said that the subject is “complicated.” While he acknowledged...