Jan 24, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce said last week that a rash of recent break-ins at legal marijuana retailers in the state underscores the need for federal cannabis banking reform, which the group says would reduce the risks of theft and fraud that stem from the...
Jan 24, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
The Michigan marijuana industry reached a new milestone in 2023: $3.08 billion in total sales. That’s $300 per man, woman and child. Despite 30% growth over the the $2.3 billion sold in 2022, insiders believe the market is increasingly saturated and headed for a...
Jan 24, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
The property housing Gage Cannabis’ flagship store in Ferndale is for sale. The more than 46,000-square-foot building on 1.52 acres at 1523 Academy Drive St. is on the market for $7.06 million, according to marketing from the property brokers Chicago-based Northmarq....
Jan 24, 2024 | Great Lakes Region
According to information from the state, Illinois has issued 55 infuser licenses, with the first two granted in October 2022. However, as of January 4, only 10 infusers had received approval to operate. Social equity infusers are entering into and attempting to...
Jan 24, 2024 | Feature, FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Infused beverages are big in many states where adult-use cannabis is legal. Now one of those beverages is coming to Michigan in mid February. Ray’s Infused Lemonade, in five flavors, will be on select dispensary shelves around Feb. 15, so says Anthony Freed,...
Jan 17, 2024 | Great Lakes Region
Indiana Democrats and some Republicans will once again seek to pass legislation legalizing marijuana during the 2024 legislative session, which begins on Monday. Past attempts at liberalizing Indiana’s marijuana laws have proved fruitless. During last year’s...