Ex-Michigan Speaker Rick Johnson Gets 4 Plus Years In Prison For Cannabis Corruption Scheme
Former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson will spend the next four and a half years in federal prison, a remarkable fall from his tenure in state politics brought on by taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes for medical marijuana licenses. Johnson,...
American Nurses Association Formally Recognizes Cannabis Nursing Specialty
The American Nurses Association (ANA) on Thursday announced it is formally recognizing cannabis nursing as a specialty. The American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) identifies cannabis nursing as a practice focused on the care of healthcare consumers...
Dems Introduce ‘Jayden’s Law’ For School Administered Medical Marijuana
Reps. Jimmie WILSON JR. (D-Ypsilanti) and Dylan WEGELA (D-Garden City) are re-introducing "Jayden's Law," a bill package allowing access to medical marijuana for registered pediatric patients on school campuses. Since 2008, medical marijuana...
CRA Virtual Education Session: Talent Acquisition And Retention In Cannabis Businesses With E4 Bioscience
According to E4 Bioscience, employee turnover in cannabis businesses is common, extraordinarily expensive, time consuming, and risks harming internal culture. Join Opie as he discusses validated pre-hire assessments designed to quantitatively score job suitability,...
Let Cannabis Legalization Be Done State-By-State With No Federal Legalization?
Republican senators, including the lead GOP sponsor of a bipartisan marijuana banking bill, are gearing up to introduce new legislation designed to thwart any federal legalization of marijuana by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) without explicit...
Michigan Students Get Ahead Of Emerging Science In Cannabis
Cannabis is an emerging science in which students can make new discoveries and contributions. Wayne State University in Michigan has introduced an undergraduate certificate program this fall. Andrea Matti, assistant professor of chemistry, Wayne State...
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked To 60 Percent Higher Risk Of Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Cannabis is used by over 200 million individuals worldwide; the adverse effects associated with cannabis have profound implications. CUD affects 27%-34% of cannabis users and has become a significant public health priority, given the absence of treatments and limited...
Get Green At These Cannabis-Friendly Airbnbs In San Diego
If there’s a city that’ll have you daydreaming about relocating to, it’s San Diego. With winter temperatures rarely dipping below 50°F, these beaches, parks, and oceanfront grills may be enjoyed year-round. Travelers who prefer to unwind with a bud rather than a beer...
October 6-7 CannaCon Detroit
CannaCon Midwest Detroit will return to Huntington Place October 6 - 7 to provide networking opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs who are building the Michigan cannabis industry. Hundreds of vendors from seed to seed money make CannaCon a one-stop shop for...
22 State Attorneys General Call On Congress To Pass Marijuana Banking Bill That’s Heading To Senate Floor
A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general, including Michigan AG Dana Nessel, is calling on Congress to pass a marijuana banking bill that cleared a key Senate committee on Wednesday. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Tuesday, the top law...
