Gov. Whitmer Commutes Sentence for Michael Thompson
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Dec. 22 commuted the sentence of Michael Thompson, a former cannabis dealer, who was sentenced on May 31, 1996, to 40-60 years in prison for felon in possession of a firearm. He’s served 22 years, and his...
West Michigan Dispensary Owner Fears Oversaturation
Born and raised in Muskegon, Greg Maki was the first to open recreational cannabis dispensaries in Muskegon, Ottawa and Montcalm counties. While many businesses ground to a halt during 2020, the cannabis industry continued to grow in West...
Grand Rapids Cannabis Center First Owned By City Resident From Social Equity Program
Grand Rapid’s first locally-owned recreational marijuana shop is holding a drive-through grand opening this weekend.Pharmhouse Wellness, on Wealthy St. SW in Grand Rapids, has been in operation as a dispensary for medical cannabis. It’s...
Social Equity is 2021’s “Primary Issue” per Director Brisbo
During an illuminating conversation with Director Andrew Brisbo of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency on December 9, Four20Post host Mike Brennan asked the Director if there were “things you’d like to change, improve, add to…” for 2021....
Medical Marijuana Registration Fees May Pay for Expungement Program
During an December 9 interview with Four20Post’s Rick Thompson and Mike Brennan, Director Andrew Brisbo of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency said the $30 million plus Michigan Medical Marihuana Fund might be used to help pay for the Clean...
EGLE – Cannabis and the Environment: Frequently Asked Questions
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) produced a document titled, "Cannabis and the Environment: Frequently Asked Questions." The document is available here and at www.michigan.gov/mra. We encourage...
MRA Advisory Bulletins – Tips for Applicants – Medical Facilities Licensing
The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has issued an advisory bulletin to provide medical facilities licensing applicants guidance on how to avoid the most common issues that delay Step 1 and Step 2 application processing times. The...
Skymint’s Flint Marijuana Dispensary Is Now Open For Adult-Use Customers
Skymint's Flint location is now open for adult-use customers, anyone age 21 or older with a valid government ID. To celebrate, the store has a grand opening party on Tuesday, Dec. 15 with deals and coffee and snacks from Fireside Coffee...
Gage Cannabis Co. Announces Second Social Equity Grant Recipient, Runner’s High 5K
Michigan-based vertically-integrated cannabis company, Gage Cannabis Co., announces Wednesday their second social equity grant recipient, Runner’s High 5K. The non-profit organization is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for...
Potential 4 million Cannabis Users, $3 Billion Market In Michigan, Per MRA Director Brisbo
The Michigan cannabis market could top $3 billion within three years, said Director Brisbo of Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency on a recent episode of Four20Post. During his interview with hosts Mike Brennan, Rick Thompson and...
