New Coalition Of Major Marijuana Groups Launches Push For Scheduling Reform
As federal agencies work to complete a marijuana scheduling review at the president’s direction, a new coalition of major cannabis companies and advocacy organizations has launched, aiming to advance the conversation in a way that embraces the potential benefits...
Report: Missteps By Michigan Leaders Helped Conceal Marijuana Corruption
A provision in a state law that launched Michigan's marijuana industry attempted to prevent corruption, but then-Gov. Rick Snyder's office failed to enforce it, and the public was kept in the dark as a key appointee took bribes, according to a Detroit News...
Spark In The Park, June 10-11, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
Tom Lavigne, managing partner of Cannabis Counsel, joins the Four20 Post Live team to promote his upcoming cannabis consumption and sale event, Spark in the Park, June 10-11 at spacious Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. If you want the musical line up and buy tickets to...
The Hemp Industries Association To Host 27th Annual Conference Aug. 28-30 Austin, Texas
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA), the nation’s foremost trade association for hemp businesses and farms, today announced the program for its 27th annual conference to be held August 28-30, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Austin, Texas. With the theme of Going...
CRA Director Hanna Provides Michigan Cannabis Economic Update At Econ Club Luncheon
There are at least 30,000 marijuana-related jobs in Michigan and more than 3,100 businesses, a 29% increase in one year, and tax revenues are expected to continue to soar as the legalized adult-use and medical marijuana industry progresses across the state — including...
Hazel Park’s B.D.T. Smoke Shop Opening Its First Cannabis Dispensary
Long before Michigan voters legalized cannabis for adult use in 2018, the B.D.T. smoke shop in Hazel Park was already celebrating cannabis culture. Since 1973, the store has sold items like bongs, pipes, rolling papers, tie-dye T-shirts, and pretty much anything else...
CRA Takes Disciplinary Action Against Licensees
Administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions taken against adult-use/medical licensees in April are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s April 2023 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary actions: Jackson – Choice...
Metrc Launches Enhanced Integration Experience For Third-Party Partners
Metrc has launched Metrc Connect, an improved integration experience for the Company’s valued third-party partners, offering enhanced API functionality and new features to create more robust and efficient interactions with the Metrc system, the company said in a press...
Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana In August
Surrounded by dozens of cheering people in green clothes, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21 starting in August, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize the substance...
More Michigan Cannabis Companies To Come Under Receivership
Michigan cannabis companies have faced a challenging environment in the past year, with the price of marijuana flower rapidly declining, causing margins to narrow at a time when competition is increasing. As a result, some cannabis companies have...
