Sep 3, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan, Regulatory
Four years after taking over supervision of Michigan’s hemp industry, state regulators issued the first-ever license suspension. The state Cannabis Regulatory Agency, which oversees marijuana and hemp, suspended with intent to revoke the hemp processor-handler license...
Sep 3, 2026 | Business, Great Lakes Region
Ben Ranft was turned down when he approached John Mayer over leasing a vacant space at 202 S. Minnesota Ave. The Patrick’s on Third owner informed Ranft that the space already had a future as a site for a cannabis dispensary. Before Minnesota had become the 23rd state...
Aug 27, 2026 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan
Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James intends to deal a victory to the state’s licensed cannabis operators, should he be elected in November. The Republican nominee for governor unveiled his cannabis reform policy on Aug. 19, asserting that elected officials...
Aug 27, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan
A business in Kalamazoo is voluntarily recalling several of its marijuana-infused drink products due to concerns that they may exceed allowable THC concentration limits, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Season 3, LLC is recalling Nuggz Nectar...
Aug 27, 2026 | Great Lakes Region
New York’s legal cannabis market is getting new opportunities to reach consumers and for the first time, cannabis consumers have an organized advocacy presence at one of the state’s biggest public events. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law earlier this month expanding...
Aug 27, 2026 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Medical
Two new conditions have been added to the list of medical issues that qualify Illinois residents for the state’s Medical Cannabis Patient Program, health officials announced Tuesday. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra approved the additions...
