High Prices, Poor Marketing, Stunt Ohio Cannabis Market
Ohioans had great expectations for recreational marijuana after voting to legalize personal use of the plant in Nov. 2023. According to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, total marijuana sales have reached over $2.7 billion...
CRA Education Session: Q&A With Brian Hanna
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced that Brian Hanna, director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, will be proving a Q&A on July 10 at 10 am. .Get your questions in via email: CRA-SocialEquity@Michigan.gov. Be sure to include...
July 10 – Detroit – Elevating Detroit
A Conversation with Mayoral Candidates for the City of Detroit Time & Location Jul 10,, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT Detroit, Eastern Market, Detroit, MI, USA About The Event Come and listen to Detroit Mayoral Candidates discuss their vision...
CRA’s Hanna Re-elected As Cannabis Regulators Association Board Member
The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), an international organization of government officials who oversee cannabis policy, held elections for its executive board earlier this month prior to CANNRA’s annual external stakeholder...
CRA Director Hanna Urges Cannabis Community To Lobby Michigan Legislature For Changes
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna said, during the agency's quarterly public meeting, that if industry members want to see change, the best way may be to talk directly with state lawmakers. CRA enforces the laws, it...
Nominations Open For Michigan Cannabis Scientific Advisory Workgroup
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is soliciting nominations for members to join a new Michigan Cannabis Scientific Advisory Workgroup (MCSAW), a collaborative partnership between the CRA and industry stakeholders. The goal of the MCSAW...
TerrAscend Announces Exit from Michigan Market
TerrAscend Corp. announced in a press release on June 30 that it has completed a strategic review of its Michigan business operations and decided to exit the Michigan market. “After an extensive evaluation, we have made the strategic...
Pure Options Lights Up Lansing Pride With Cannabis Oasis
Get ready to unfurl those rainbow flags and maybe a blunt wrap or two. Pure Options is bringing a whole new dimension to this year’s Lansing Pride festivities Saturday June 28. The business isn’t just showing up; it’s setting up shop on...
Is Your Cannabis Real Or Synthetic?
At Torch Cannabis Co. in Central Lake, the motto is: “Life is too short to feel anything less than your personal best.” For CEO and Founder, Kelly “Green Girl” Young, this translates to a storefront full of full-spectrum cannabis and CBD...
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible vote out of the Ohio House Judiciary Committee, but both times the vote did not take place. Once the bill is voted out of committee, it can be...





