Survey: Most Voters Support Federal Banking Reforms for Licensed Marijuana Retailers
The overwhelming majority of voters believe that federal law should be amended so that state-licensed marijuana businesses can readily utilize banks and other financial services, according to national survey data compiled by Morning Consult and commissioned...
UBaked Dramatically Increases Workforce At Burton Cannabis Grow
UBaked, a cannabis cultivation in Burton, recently added nearly 6,000 square feet of new canopy space at its indoor facility. The business is looking to add a second shift and increase its workforce by 20% ahead of their upcoming fall product launch - a line of three...
Multi-State Operator MariMed To Launch Products In Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Market
MariMed, Inc announced an agreement with 42 Degrees, a Michigan licensed cannabis producer and distributer, to manufacture and distribute MariMed's brands and products in the state, said in a press release. 42 Degrees currently wholesales products into 340...
Hero Technologies Pursues Land Acquisition in Michigan to Build Cannabis Business
Hero Technologies, a cannabis company focused on a "seed-to-sale" vertical integration strategy, announced that it is aggressively pursuing opportunities to purchase real estate in Michigan. The company's goal is to acquire at least 10 acres to serve as the company's...
Michigan Cannabis Startup NOXX Receives $15 Million Investment From Altmore Capital
On the heels of opening its first retail store in August, Michigan-based NOXX says it is positioned for operational growth with the help of a $15 million investment from Altmore Capital. NOXX will use the financial backing to fund capital expenditures and fuel its...
JARS Teams With LGBTQ+ Artist To Unveil Sept. 16 Interactive, Pride-Inspired Mural In Ferndale
JARS Cannabis and its plans to unveil an incredible, new Pride-inspired public art mural in collaboration with Michigan-based LGBTQ+ artist and muralist, Joey Salamon, and the Chicago-based, art curatorial partnership and duo, Beauty & Brawn. The mural’s official...
CBD Products Flagged In UK Study Could Force Some Off Shelves
Some CBD products could be forced off the shelves in the UK after recent lab reports showed them to be “illegal,” the country’s Food Safety Agency (FSA) has said. Forty-four of 61 products (72%) recently analyzed by Kent Scientific Services (KSS) on behalf of several...
University Of Michigan Gives Psychedelic Shroom Fest Green Light
Ann Arbor’s second-annual psychedelic shroom fest is officially a go. The University of Michigan has approved organizers’ request to host the event known as Entheofest on UM’s Central Campus Diag off State Street from 1:11-4:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, university...
Michigan Man Ticketed For Smoking Weed in Officer’s Face: ‘It’s Legal Bro’
A fisherman discovered a snag to Michigan's marijuana laws only after blowing smoke into an officer's face. The man was spotted by officers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in July, according to a department report. Conservation Officers Joseph...
Michigan Lawmakers Could Lower Recreational Cannabis Working Age To 18
College-aged students interested in cannabis studies could soon be able to work with marijuana in the classroom setting under a bill currently before the House Regulatory Reform Committee. House Bill 6061, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Coleman, D-Westland, would amend the...
