‘Half-baked’: Republicans Give Marijuana Bill 4/20 Hearing; Democrats Say Measure Not Enough

Apr 21, 2022 | National

After years of rejecting efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, several Republican lawmakers on Wednesday promoted a medical cannabis measure — but with session over, there’s almost no chance legislators pass the bill this year. Rallying in support of...

Michigan Blocks Sale of Marijuana Products Worth Millions Without Explanation

Apr 21, 2022 | Michigan

Troy Boquette, the general manager of Freddie’s Joint, a marijuana shop in Clio, arrived to work Friday, April 15, to learn the THC-infused blue-raspberry gummies his store bought the day prior were placed on hold by the state licensing agency. By noon, other flavors...

Transition to Automation

Mar 28, 2022 | Guest Post, Spotlight

The move from manual operations to levels of automation can be challenging. The same is true when updating existing automation to more sustainable levels of automation. Many industries, from traditional food and beverage, CPG, non-food, consumer products, and emerging...

Organizers Unveil Plans for 50th Anniversary of Ann Arbor Hash Bash

Mar 17, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The 50th anniversary of the Ann Arbor Hash Bash will be a classic marijuana fest honoring the event’s long history and activism still happening, organizers say. “I’m really proud to say that this Hash Bash event is going back to its political roots,” said...

Detroit City Council Delays Vote on Revised Recreational Marijuana Ordinance

Mar 17, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Detroit City Council on Tuesday postponed until next week a vote on an ordinance that would allow recreational cannabis businesses in the city. A revised recreational marijuana ordinance was on Tuesday’s agenda, but the vote was postponed to give council members...