Five Texas Cities Vote To Decriminalize Having Small Amounts Of Pot
By the end of Election Day, five Texas cities have voted to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession. After Austin voters overwhelmingly approved the proposition to decriminalize carrying small amounts of marijuana in May, Ground Game Texas — the...
With Latest Decree, Argentina Could Lead Latin-American Hemp Production
Argentina has set the THC limit for industrial hemp at 1.0% and established a “one-stop shop” for administration of the hemp and medical marijuana sectors under rules published this month. The regulations, which follow passage of a law legalizing hemp and...
Federal Appeals Court Rules That Gun Ban For Marijuana Consumers Is Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has ruled that the ban preventing people who use marijuana from possessing firearms is unconstitutional—the latest and highest-level blow to the long-standing federal prohibition that’s actively being challenged in a number of cases across the...
Analysis: Cannabis Consumers Possess Reduced Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Adults with a history of cannabis use are less likely than non-consumers to develop type 2 diabetes, according to data published in the journal Phytotherapy Research. A team of Iranian investigators performed a meta-analysis of the relevant...
HHS Recommends DEA Reschedule Cannabis
Officials with the Department of Health and Human Services recommended the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to move marijuana to a lower-risk category under the Controlled Substances Act. Why it matters: Easing federal restrictions on marijuana...
Aug. 31 – Secret Cannabis Party In Detroit
You can say goodbye to the summer with a cannabis party featuring DJs and a scenic view of downtown Detroit on Thursday. The event is organized by Cannababe, a new experiential marketing company that regularly holds marijuana-related events intended to connect...
CRA Publishes Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Voluntary And Involuntary Exclusion Lists
In order to promote continued transparency with Michigan’s cannabis industry stakeholders, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has created and made public the marijuana industry voluntary and involuntary lists. These lists are now available on the CRA website and...
State Audit: Cannabis Regulatory Agency Takes Too Long To Discipline Businesses
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has taken up to two years to complete its disciplinary process against businesses that violated state policies, according to the results of a state audit. In a 44-page report, Michigan's Office of the Auditor General found the...
Do Cannabis Farms Count As Agriculture? Answer Could Cost Michigan Schools
Cannabis cultivators take great care. Transferring a seedling from its mother plant to new pots. It joins its siblings in a highly-controlled room. Twelve hours of light, 12 hours of darkness. Its vegetative state is critical to its maturation. Temperature, humidity...
8 States Projected To Be Billion Dollar Cannabis Markets In 2023 – Michigan Leads The Way
In 2023, there are eight adult-use cannabis states that are projected to eclipse the $1-billion benchmark in total retail sales from their respective markets. But here’s the kicker: That’s one fewer than in 2021. While dispensary sales in mature markets like...
