Cannabis Social Equity Experts Warn Newcomers Of Difficult Fundraising Landscape
A trio of Black cannabis entrepreneurs and social equity advocates warned newcomers to the marijuana trade during a panel at MJBizCon in Las Vegas that the capital fundraising landscape is a harsh one, and that many in such scenarios wind up relying on money from...
Michigan Now Second In Cannabis Sales Per Resident
A new study by LeafLink ranks Michigan second in the nation for marijuana sales per resident, trailing only Alaska, where tourism has boosted sales. But unlike the Last Frontier, Michigan’s high ranking comes from a homegrown and ever-expanding cannabis market...
‘War On Drugs Has Failed, Completely And Utterly’: UN Human Rights Chief
Speaking at the ‘Dealing with Drugs II’ conference in Warsaw last week, High Commissioner Volker Türk highlighted the urgent need for a human rights-based approach to drug regulation, pointing to record numbers of drug-related deaths and increasing drug use...
Ohio Republicans, Despite Voters Choice To Legalize Cannabis, Seek THC Restrictions, Higher Prices
Although voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, one of the most powerful leaders in the state plans to dramatically change what Ohioans selected. So far, the policy has been safeguarded, but changes are a foot in 2025. Dispensaries and...
Exclusive Capital And Quality Roots Could Get Licenses Invalidated Even Though Stores Are Open
Exclusive Capital Partners and Quality Roots might get a second chance at snagging licenses in Detroit. The two cannabis operators sued Royal Oak over the application process in April 2022 before the licenses were awarded. Ultimately, the city awarded the two licenses...
Rochester Hills Robotics Company Develops De-Leafing System For Cannabis Growers
A robotics-based cannabis “de-leafing” system has been introduced by Rochester Hills-based Platform Robotics LLC and is being marketed under the brand name Softrim, based in Rochester Hills. The company says the new technology can provide “hand-trim quality at...
Cannabis Cafes: Germany’s Bold Move Toward A Social Smoking Revolution
Germany has made waves in the global cannabis conversation by announcing plans to introduce cannabis cafes in select regions. These government-sanctioned establishments aim to create safe, social spaces for cannabis consumption while addressing public health and legal...
Dec. 14 – Detroit – Masters Of The Market Cup 2024
This ticket includes entry to the event on Friday with a raffle ticket at the door. You may also bring a door donation of newly packaged clothing or toy drive for free entry on Friday. Please message or email countryrootsltd@gmail.com if you have any questions....
Michigan On The Brink Of $10 Billion In Cannabis Sales
Michigan is on the brink of achieving a milestone as one of the nation’s most dynamic cannabis markets: $10 billion in total sales within just five years of legalizing recreational marijuana. In a recent Politico interview by Paul Demko, Brian...
Psychedelic Healing Shack Battles Detroit Over Religious Use Of Psilocybin Mushrooms
The Psychedelic Healing Shack in Detroit has been closed since police with guns drawn raided the building along Woodward in September, seizing 99 grams of psilocybin mushrooms and 10 grams of marijuana. But the defiant owner, Robert Pizzimenti, better known as Dr....
