News and Information about the Business of Cannabis

Receiver Appointed For Red White & Bloom Cannabis

A Michigan circuit court has appointed a receiver for the assets of PharmaCo, a property of Canada-based cannabis multistate operator Red White & Bloom Brands. PharmaCo, which was acquired in February 2022 by Red White & Bloom...

As Michigan’s Cannabis Market Continues To Grow, Health Problems Grow With It

In the five years since Michigan legalized adult-use cannabis, the plant and its effects — positive and negative — have received increasing attention and mainstream acceptance. As cannabis has emerged from the shadows, more products have entered the market,...

Michigan Eclipses $10 Billion In Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Since Went Legal In 2019

Michigan licensed retailers sold $264.7 million in adult-legal cannabis in December pushing Michigan past the $3 billion annual sales mark for 2024, to $3.27 billion, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency reported. That represents a 9.9% increase from the $2.98...

Harris Accuses Trump Of ‘Brazen Flip Flops’ On Marijuana As Former President Endorses Florida Legalization Measure

Sep 4, 2024 | National

Following former President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of support for a cannabis legalization ballot measure in Florida, the campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris is working to remind voters that while in office, Trump “took marijuana reform...

Imlay City Faces Legal Challenge Over Medical Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Sep 4, 2024 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Two years ago, the voters of Imlay City approved a ballot measure allowing the establishment of medical cannabis facilities within city limits. However, despite this decision, no such facilities have opened since. Now, the same group that supported the November 2022...

DEA Administrator Announces Intent To Hold Hearing On Marijuana’s Scheduling

Sep 4, 2024 | National

The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration will commence an administrative law hearing on the matter of marijuana’s scheduling under the federal Controlled Substances Act. The hearing notice appeared in the Federal Register on August 29th....

Regulators And Police Crack Down On Intoxicating Hemp Sellers In New York And Texas

Sep 4, 2024 | National

Regulators and law enforcement agencies in New York and Texas have stepped up enforcement actions against sellers of intoxicating hemp products with raids this month. In New York, hundreds of hemp shops have been raided or closed since a statewide crackdown was...

4-Acre Cannabis Consumption Lounge, Music Venue Could Open Near Ypsilanti

Sep 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

What the developer says is Michigan’s first combined music venue and cannabis-consumption lounge could come to the Ypsilanti-area. The proposed project includes a 4,300-square-foot lounge, outdoor amphitheater and a 1,260-square-foot storage building across 3.87 acres...

Polish Hemp Fiber Varieties Stand Out Against Those From China, USA In Oregon Trials

Sep 4, 2024 | International

Polish hemp varieties were the top performers in fiber hemp trials recently reported in a study by researchers at Oregon State University. Henola, primarily a grain producer, and fiber-specific Białobrzeskie, had significantly higher bast fiber content, by percentage,...

Pre-Rolls Spark Fastest Growth Cannabis Category

Sep 4, 2024 | National

As consumer preferences shift toward convenience and ready-to-use products, pre-rolled joints have evolved from a niche offering to a staple on retail shelves and are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments of the cannabis industry. Between June 2023 and June...

DEA Can Still Make Cannabis Arrests In Legal Weed States Like Ohio And Michigan

Sep 4, 2024 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

DEA agents can and may still make arrests for marijuana use despite Ohio’s November 2023 legalization of the cannabis because marijuana remains illegal under federal law. A DEA official told an Ohio radio network that its primary focus is on arresting major...

Can Smoking Cannabis In Ohio Get You Fired?

Sep 2, 2024 | Great Lakes Region

Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this major development comes a lot of questions. Could I get fired for smoking marijuana when I am off the clock? Yes. Private companies can make whatever policies they want, regardless of whether a...

Can You Smoke Weed At Your Ohio Football Tailgate?

Sep 2, 2024 | Great Lakes Region

The first Ohio State football season since legal marijuana products hit the market is now underway, but can you partake while you tailgate? The answer is no. And Ohio State University authorities said you can not smoke cannabis inside Ohio Stadium. The Ohio Department...