Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Says Marijuana Legalization Is ‘Best Decided’ At The State Level
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R), a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, says that it’s “really important” that states have the right to set their own marijuana policies regardless of ongoing federal prohibition. As the race for the party nomination...
Viridis Labs Recall Court Hearing Closed To The Public By Judge Without Explanation
The case focuses on Cannabis Regulatory Agency accusations that Viridis Laboratories, one of the largest marijuana safety testing labs in the state, produced inaccurate test results related to potentially harmful contaminants, and inflated THC potency data. Viridis...
Cannrose Cannabis Brings Family Dynamic To Big Rapids
Family-owned Cannrose Cannabis held its soft opening May 18 with 29 different strains for customers to choose. Owners Doug Gingrich, Alan Gingrich and Sean Alspaugh focused on keeping the business local in both growing products and catering to customers' preferences....
Entrepreneur Targets Rundown Building For Gaylord Pot Shop
After voters in the state approved the recreational use of cannabis, Ron Fisk decided to get into the cannabis business with a plan to renovate long-forgotten and neglected buildings in Gaylord and Tawas. "We did the same thing in Tawas. We purchased the ugliest...
Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Gets $1 Million To Develop Industrial Hemp Engine
Industrial hemp was a major crop in the state prior to prohibition coming into effect in the 20th century. Hemp had been grown in Pennsylvania since the 1600’s and such was its importance, it was declared to be among four staple crops. After more than seven...
CRA Proposes Stripping Licenses From Cannabis Companies That Don’t Pay Vendors
The CRA is looking at pulling licenses from cannabis businesses that don't pay their bills from vendors. In proposed rules released this month, the CRA is seeking authority to deny licenses to businesses found in court to have not paid vendors. It's a move that would...
State Seeking Public Comments On Plan To Halt Cannabis Pre-Employment Testing For State Workers
Members of the Michigan Civil Service Commission are accepting comments from the public on proposed changes to the state’s drug testing regulations. Officials have proposed amending regulations so that most public employees no longer have to...
Public Notice Request For Comment
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency will hold a public meeting on June 15 at 9:30 A.M. to hear complaints and receive the views on CRA’s administration of the authorities, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities under Michigan’s marijuana laws. While the public...
Suspended Pot Processor Sued By Former Vendor
The state suspended the marijuana licenses of processor TAS Asset Holdings LLC in late February. The Lansing-based licensee of Fwaygo Extracts, a brand for vape cartridges and concentrates, was allegedly sourcing illegally grown marijuana for use in its processing....
Michigan Regulators Propose Changes To Marijuana Rules
The state of Michigan may drop a requirement that all applicants test negative for marijuana before they are hired for state jobs after the Free Press highlighted how the civil service rule was exacerbating a state hiring crunch. On Friday, the Michigan Civil Service...
