Michigan Dropping Marijuana Drug Testing For Some New-Hires On October 1
Following a summer vote by members on the Michigan Civil Service Commission who unanimously agreed to remove marijuana from the pre-employment drug testing protocols, the state policy will kick in October 1. Employees who work in law enforcement, operate vehicles,...
Ordinance For Marijuana Consumption Lounges In Three Rivers Goes Down In Flames
The possibility of recreational marijuana consumption lounges in Three Rivers has seemingly gone down in flames. During a recent Three Rivers City Commission meeting the proposed ordinance was shot down before a second reading that would have allowed for consumption...
Detroit ‘Psychedelic Church’ Soul Tribes Ministries Raided By Police
Soul Tribes International Ministries — billed as Detroit’s first “psychedelic church” where psilocybin mushrooms are offered as a holy sacrament — was raided by the Detroit Police Department on Friday, just days after Metro Times published a cover...
JARS Cannabis Opens 18th Store In Wayland
JARS Cannabis announced the grand opening of its 18thretail store in Michigan, which has allowed the retailer to bring JARS’ total workforce in Michigan to 580 employees, the company said in a press release. JARS also noted its run rate is more than $200 million in...
Cannabis Dispensaries Support UAW Members During Strike With Discounts
UAW members and suppliers across Michigan are currently striking. Local cannabis dispensary Ultra Cannabis has stepped up to support members and suppliers of the United Auto Workers union currently on strike against the Big Three automakers. The adult-use dispensary,...
Global Legal Cannabis Sales Predicted To Top $55 Billion In 2027 – Michigan Expected To Generate $3.8 Billion Alone
BDSA released its latest five-year global legal cannabis market forecast. The forecast reveals that the cannabis industry is poised to experience substantial growth driven primarily by adult-use sales, with global legal sales reaching $55 billion in 2027. United...
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Issues Consumer Notification of Voluntary Marijuana Product Recall
In the interest of public health and safety, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency – in coordination with SBCMI, LLC, dba Shango (AU-P-000160) – issued a bulletin announcing a voluntary recall of a limited amount of marijuana-infused edible products due to non-compliant...
Wholesale Cannabis Prices Rise, But Downward Pressure Expected When Croptober Starts
Wholesale cannabis prices stabilized or rebounded in some key markets through the summer, but cultivators should brace for renewed downward pressure as the fall harvest boosts inventories through the end of the year, experts say. Chalk it up to simple...
LIV Cannabis Celebrates Fourth Anniversary With ‘Free Weed’ Campaign
LIV Cannabis Co. is celebrating four years of connecting people through safe, high-quality cannabis with one of Michigan’s most generous “Free Weed” campaigns that provides patients and guests access to free cannabis products and discounts as part of celebrating the...
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Bipartisan Marijuana Banking Bill, Sending It To The Floor
The Senate Banking Committee has approved a bipartisan marijuana banking bill with amendments, sending it to the floor. On Wednesday, members voted to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, sponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Steve...
