US: Michigan Lawsuit Could “Disrupt State-Regulated Cannabis Markets”
A chain of Michigan marijuana retailers is exploiting the federal marijuana ban to attempt to void its contract obligations with a supplier. A supplier alleges that it failed to pay for marijuana the retailer had contractually agreed to...
More Retailers Join Legal Battle Over Cannabis Licenses In Menominee
The battle over marijuana dispensary licenses in Menominee is getting more complicated. It's been two months since 78% of residents voted to cap the number of marijuana dispensaries in the city at nine. With eight currently open, a court...
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees throughout the State
Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in December are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s December 2025 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s...
CRA Education Session: Sustainable Packaging In The Cannabis Industry With IndiGrow
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced its next education session will feature IndiGrow Co-Owner and Attorney, Karen Kekelik, and Grand Valley State University Professor, Crystal Scott-Tunstall, as they explore the fundamentals of...
Rep. Bollin Defends Michigan’s New Wholesale Cannabis Tax To Help Pay For Local Road Repair
Michigan's new 24-percent tax on wholesale cannabis is now in effect. The bi-partisan budget compromise is meant to raise an estimated $420 million for local road repairs. The cannabis industry failed to stop the tax in court, and warns...
Wayne State Seeks Vets To Participate In Pot Treatment Study
Wayne State University is seeking veterans with post traumatic stress disorder to participate in a study testing the impacts of cannabis use to treat the disorder. During the clinical trials, veterans will participate in a 12-week...
Four20 Media Group 2026 Industry Survey
Four20 Post and Sparx Guide, both owned by Four20 Media Group, are asking its readers to participate in our 2026 industry survey. This poll of business leaders and cannabis consumers in an effort to learn about, and share, the state of...
Michigan Cannabis Industry Case Against Wholesale Tax Moves Forward After Judge Rebuffs Attorney General’s Motion
Despite the new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana going into effect on Jan. 1, the industry’s case against the state of Michigan is moving forward. Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel denied a motion from the Attorney General’s office to...
Cannabis Reform Is Moving Forward — But Washington Is About To Break The Hemp Economy
President Donald Trump’s decision to move marijuana out of the most restrictive federal drug category marks real progress in U.S. cannabis policy — progress that’s been a long time coming. By directing federal agencies to reschedule...
Annual Financial Statement Requirements For Fiscal Year 2026
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) released an advisory bulletin today announcing the release of the Annual Financial Statement (AFS) requirements and the required AFS report form for fiscal year 2026. The bulletin and all required...
