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Veterans & Cannabis: Don’t Miss Out On A Loyal Demographic

For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when missions end. It shifts from deployment to the maze of a healthcare system that doesn’t recognize the same medicines their states do. Most of the United States now have a regulated cannabis market, with licensed...

Ohio Breweries Fighting THC-Infused Drink Ban To Keep Jobs In State

THC-infused beverages are officially outlawed in Ohio. The beverages are off store shelves and not being served in restaurants and bars, even though local breweries said they were popular there. After the failed petition to place a referendum on Senate Bill...

Grand Rapids Calls It A ‘Voluntary’ Program — Cannabis Businesses Say It’s Extortion

Four Grand Rapids marijuana businesses say they’re victims of “municipal extortion,” alleging the city used threats to their licenses to extract millions of dollars for a social equity nonprofit that’s not functioning. An amended lawsuit filed in Kent County...

Michigan Sheriff Running For Governor Pledges To Repeal Marijuana Tax Increase

Genesee County Sheriff and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson came out strongly in opposition to the 24 percent cannabis tax passed as a part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to pay for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) plan to fund road repairs...

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Royal Oak Approves First Three Recreational Cannabis Provisioning Centers

Apr 27, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Royal Oak moved closer to getting its first three recreational marijuana businesses following a marathon city commission meeting that stretched into Tuesday morning. The Royal Oak City Commission overwhelmingly approved special permits for Gatsby Cannabis on...

As Detroit Opens Applications For Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Licenses, Some Fear Lawsuits

Apr 27, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Christian Perine has had a license with the State of Michigan to open a cannabis consumption lounge for a year. She has a business plan with revenue projections, retail partners lined up to sell cannabis products at her lounge, a website and...

Michigan Changes Course On Hemp-Derived THC

Apr 27, 2022 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan is backing off a plan to allow hemp-derived THC products to be sold alongside marijuana products after the state’s cannabis industry complained it could not compete with lower-cost hemp THC. Michigan regulators withdrew the proposal after complaints about...

Four20 Post Live: Securatech, Woodward Movement

Apr 27, 2022 | Feature, FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

On Four20 Post Live April 27, Rudy Patros from Securatech updates the latest news including gaining recognition for having 25 percent of his employees veterans. Jim Doyon from Woodward Movement. four things cannabis dispensaries need to do to build their brand. Also...

Cannabis Review: Seahorse Electronic Dab Rig

Apr 26, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Our adventurous reviewer, Dan Sparrow, switched from his usual pre-roll and flower reviews and reviews of dispensaries to testing the Seahorse electronic dab rig. If you want to check out his review, watch this 3-minute video. https://youtu.be/Sa4MixZbSYA

4/20 Holiday Racks Up Record Sale of 2.3 Tons of Cannabis In Michigan

Apr 26, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Consumers purchased more than 2.3 tons of marijuana flower from Michigan provisioning centers on April 20, CRA Executive Director Andrew Brisbo tweeted. Initial data shows overall sales of flower on 4/20 in 2022 were up 242 percent from the same day in 2021 (which...

‘Half-baked’: Republicans Give Marijuana Bill 4/20 Hearing; Democrats Say Measure Not Enough

Apr 21, 2022 | National

After years of rejecting efforts to legalize medical and recreational marijuana, several Republican lawmakers on Wednesday promoted a medical cannabis measure — but with session over, there’s almost no chance legislators pass the bill this year. Rallying in support of...

Michigan Blocks Sale of Marijuana Products Worth Millions Without Explanation

Apr 21, 2022 | Michigan

Troy Boquette, the general manager of Freddie’s Joint, a marijuana shop in Clio, arrived to work Friday, April 15, to learn the THC-infused blue-raspberry gummies his store bought the day prior were placed on hold by the state licensing agency. By noon, other flavors...

420 Celebration At LightnUp In Flint – Featuring Discounts for Upcoming Cannabis Festivals

Apr 21, 2022 | FOUR20 Post, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Four20 Post Live did its first live remote from Flint at LightnUpProvisioning where Kyle Cohee and his partners sold tickets to give away five pounds of cannabis, including two pounds for Veterans. On hand were the Four20 Post team, Mike Brennan, Rick Thompson, and...

MiCHIGO Thoughtful Thursday With HiBnB

Apr 20, 2022 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

MiCHIGO is excited to announce our next Thoughtful Thursday presentation, HiBnB Overview: The Hub for 420 Friendly Rentals, Events, and Culture on Thursday, April 28 from 6-7 PM via Zoom. Diana Becker-Park and Elizabeth Becker of HiBnB will introduce...

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