Cannabis Stocks Surge On Report Trump Seeks To Ease Restrictions
Shares of cannabis companies jumped on Friday after the Washington Post reported U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push the government to dramatically loosen federal restrictions on marijuana. U.S.-listed shares of Tilray Brands gained 35%, while SNDL ,...
Four20 Media Group Announces 2026 Publishing Programs
Closing out what some may consider a “challenging” year for the Cannabis community and for the US economy, the Four20 Media Group team is announcing 2026 programs that are intended to provide the industry with opportunities to promote their business, advertise their...
Ohio Lawmakers Approve SB-56 To Change Voter-Approved Pot And Hemp Rules
Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would make changes to Ohio's marijuana and intoxicating hemp laws and policies. The bill, Senate Bill 56, passed the Senate 22-7 and now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine's desk. One thing the bill would do is essentially place Ohio's...
Report: Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Led State’s Job Creation From 2018-2024
From 2018 to 2024, Michigan’s cannabis industry led job creation in the state from 2018 to 2024, accounting for 52% of jobs added to the net private sector, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency data...
MiCIA To Appeal Pending 24% Wholesale Tax
Representatives of Michigan's cannabis industry plan to appeal a Michigan Court of Claims decision to leave in place a pending 24% wholesale tax on cannabis. The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association filed a lawsuit less than 24 hours after Michigan...
Trump Pardons Major Drug Traffickers Despite His Anti-Drug Rhetoric
On President Donald Trump’s first full day in office this year, he pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was convicted of creating the largest online black market for illegal drugs and other illicit goods of its time. In the months since, he has granted...
Ann Arbor Approves Ordinance Reducing Restrictions On Dispensaries Close to Schools
At the Nov. 17 Ann Arbor City Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance reducing restrictions for the distance between schools and cannabis dispensaries in Ann Arbor from 1,000 to 100 feet. This encompasses all pre-existing K-12 public and private schools,...
EGLE Webinar: Managing Recreational Marijuana Impacts In Your Community – December 17
Marijuana cultivation and processing can have environmental impacts such as odors, water discharges, land use challenges, and waste management issues. These challenges can lead to concerns and complaints from residents within local communities. During this webinar,...
Intoxicating Hemp Ban Deepens Uncertainty At Some Publicly Traded Cannabis Companies
The intoxicating-hemp crackdown has added another layer of uncertainty for some publicly traded cannabis companies – most of which are still struggling to find a sustainable economic footing. Curaleaf Holdings appears especially vulnerable as the federal ban on...
Automation Will Elevate The Roles Of Greenhouse Workers
As greenhouse growers look for smarter, more efficient ways to scale their operations, Bold Robotics is focusing on adaptable and grower-focused automation. "Every greenhouse is different — and that's exactly how we approach every project," says Bill VandenOever of...
