Jul 14, 2021 | Feature, National
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday unveiled the draft of a comprehensive marijuana reform bill that would legalize the plant federally by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act while letting states continue to decide whether to prohibit or allow...
Jul 11, 2021 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
During June, Michigan cannabis sales increased 60% from a year ago to $149.0 million, similar to May despite having one less day: The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency breaks out sales by medical and adult-use, with medical sales falling 8.8% from a year ago...
Jul 11, 2021 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
The obstacles that marijuana companies still face when trying to educate the world about the best uses – and misuses – of the cannabis plant were underscored after a United Nations panel called for a global ban on cannabis business advertising. That’s not to...
Jul 8, 2021 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Michigan’s mighty marijuana market totaled $3.2 billion in sales in 2020, according to a new study by the Anderson Economic Group commissioned by the Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association. That’s thanks in part to the nearly 300 licensed adult-use...
Jul 8, 2021 | Feature, National
The suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson, the flamboyant sprinter who finished first in the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic trials, over a failed drug test for marijuana has already sparked calls from advocates for a change within the international sports...
Jul 8, 2021 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Even though hard-hit industries like leisure and hospitality and manufacturing have recovered in recent months compared with the same time last year, both industries have employment levels well below pre-pandemic levels, according to the May employment figures from...
