Illinois Cannabis Market Performance In 2023
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued April 2023 adult use sales figures. April 2023 combined sales to in-state and out-of-states residents, at $132 million, were down 2.1% from March 2023 combined sales of $134.8 million...
Marijuana Entrepreneur Targets Ypsilanti Township For Dispo And Grow
An undeveloped piece of land in an industrial area is well on its way to becoming Ypsilanti Township’s first marijuana dispensary and grow facility. “We’re trying to grow cannabis in Ypsi, sell it to people in Ypsi and eventually allow them to be able consume there as...
Traverse City Cannabis Lab Looks To Test PFAS
Cambium Analytica LLC, a Traverse City-based company that has rapidly built up a large cannabis-testing business, is diversifying into testing for PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals that have become a growing environmental threat in recent years. The company is...
Kentucky Passes Medical Cannabis Law
Last month, Kentucky Governor Beshear signed Senate Bill 47, that will eventually create medical cannabis access for some KY residents. After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive...
Minnesota Poised To Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State
Members of the state Senate on April 28 passed legislation legalizing the possession, home-cultivation, retail production, and sale of cannabis for those age 21 or older. Provisions in the measure also provide for the automatic review and expungement of criminal...
SAFE Banking Act Finally Appears Headed For Vote In U.S. Senate
Marijuana companies could secure financial services and confusion over banking for hemp operators could be clarified after the reintroduction of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the U.S. Senate. The measure, which is strongly supported by both...
Cannabis Tourism In Michigan Becoming Big Business
As people start to make their summer travel plans, there are a growing number of options for travelers to Michigan to consume marijuana on vacation, from cannabis music festivals to consumption lounges and cannabis-friendly lodging. While the number and variety of...
Mary Jones Cannabis-Infused Carbonated Beverage Coming To Michigan
One of the nation’s most popular craft soda companies is ready to roll out a line of cannabis-infused drinks in Michigan. The Jones Soda Company’s “Mary Jones” is already the top-selling cannabis-infused carbonated beverage in California and is available in...
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Seeks Funding For State-Run Testing Lab
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency hopes a new state-run marijuana testing lab can build trust in an industry in turmoil and ultimately root out potential corruption. The Legislature is expected to approve the state budget in the coming weeks, which includes a...
CRA Education Session May 4 Featuring Wage And Hour Division Of Michigan Department Of Labor & Economic Opportunity
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced its next education session May 4 featuring Jennifer Fields, Wage and Hour Division manager, and Jill Hookey, Wage and Hour Division region manager. Find out more about Michigan payment of wages and fringe benefits, minimum wage...
