State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after finding marijuana that tested above the legal limit for various contaminants, but not reporting those test results in the state’s tracking system. With...
Former Kalamazoo County Commissioner Opens Medical Cannabis Business
A former Kalamazoo County commissioner is leaving politics behind to blaze a new trail in the business world. John Taylor, 40, a Kalamazoo County Commissioner for 14 years, exited the world of politics when he unsuccessfully ran for...
Work Group Focuses on Michigan’s New Recreational Marijuana Law
A work group tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of Michigan's voter-approved adult use marijuana law is beginning to note some areas that need to be improved and clarified. Composed of law enforcement, legal experts and...
Three Communities Say No to Marijuana Businesses
Legal weed took a beating Tuesday night with voters in all three communities with marijuana proposals on the ballot voting against allowing marijuana businesses in their towns. In Highland Park, voters rejected a proposal for marijuana...
Mag Mile high: Cannabis Companies Scouting Michigan Avenue
Cannabis companies are eyeing sites on some of the priciest retail streets in Chicago, including the Magnificent Mile, as they get ready to sell recreational marijuana in Illinois. Dispensaries have opened in marquee retail spots around...
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Aug. 15 In Detroit
https://youtu.be/bnhntI2qxB8 Want to attend the Benzinga Cannabis Conference on Aug. 15 in Detroit? Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick and Vice President Patrick Lane provide all the details in this video.
Ohio Legislators Accidentally Legalized Pot, Say Law Enforcement Experts
State contortions to legalize hemp in Ohio got so complicated that it now looks like misdemeanor marijuana charges won’t be prosecuted — in effect legalizing pot for the time being. That’s pretty much the conclusion of legal experts and...
Has The Moment For Cannabis Banking Reform Finally Arrived?
The multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry in the U.S. is largely restricted to cash-only transactions. Will Congress or technology companies be the first to provide a solution for this growing industry? I was attending the closing party...
Michigan Moves To Tiered Fee System For Medical Marijuana
LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Thursday it is moving its medical program fee structure to a tier-based system based somewhat on the operation's size, similar to what the agency put in place for the recreational...
Canada Initiates Pardon Process for Those with Cannabis Convictions
The Canadian government has established a new online system for those seeking to obtain pardons for low-level marijuana convictions. Under the newly initiated process, applicants can seek an expedited record suspension for...
